{"product_id":"the-assassins-a-johnny-swift-thriller-paperback","title":"The Assassins: A Johnny Swift Thriller - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Bardos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Written with polished panache, it kept me gripped from the first to last.' A.A. Chaudhuri, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Scribe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTensions are reaching boiling point in Europe and the threat of war is imminent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnny Swift, a young and brash diplomatic clerk employed by the British embassy is sent to infiltrate the 'Young Bosnians', a group of idealistic conspirators planning to murder Franz Ferdinand. The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in a bid to liberate their country from the monarchy's grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwift has been having an affair with his employer's wife, Lady Elizabeth Smyth. Sir George Smyth dispatches the agent on the dangerous mission, believing that it will be the last he will see of his young rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agent manages to infiltrate the Young Bosnian conspirators' cell, helped by Lazlo Breitner, a Hungarian Civil Servant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Swift soon realises that he may be in over his head. His gambling debts and taste for beautiful women prove the least of his problems as he struggles to survive on his wits in the increasingly complex - and perilous - world of politics and espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to advance himself and with the lives of a royal couple unexpectedly in his hands, Swift tries to avert catastrophe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Bardos\u003c\/b\u003e studied an MA in TV Script Writing at De Montfort University. He has experimented in different genres and media, and has found his voice in writing historical fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Alan Bardos: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A cracking read, highly recommended.' \u003cb\u003eRoger A Price, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNemesis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Part historical fiction, part thriller and part love story, this is a compelling and entertaining read.' \u003cb\u003eGary Haynes, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blameless Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Very engaging and informative' \u003cb\u003eShaun Lewis, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Custom of the Trade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Well worth it. A total fascination' \u003cb\u003eJan Needle, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNapoleon: The Escape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52546654667059,"sku":"9798711558668","price":24.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q045VHFaRVhsTlc5RnZMRi9ORVNmdz09.webp?v=1760993959","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-assassins-a-johnny-swift-thriller-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}