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| Author | C. J. Sansom |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Spy, Thriller, War novel |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Publication date | 6 January 2006 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 511 pp |
| ISBN | 978-1-4050-0546-3 |
| OCLC | 62225677 |
| 823/.92 22 | |
| LC Class | PR6119.A57 W56 2006 |
Winter in Madrid is a spy novel written by C. J. Sansom. The setting is the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in 1940. The main character is a wounded veteran, Harry Brett. He received his wounds during the Dunkirk withdrawal.
The book is purposely set in Madrid, where Francisco Franco resided.[1] The historical setting, Madrid in the Franco era, is well described and almost a "character" according to various reviews.[2][3] The book contains a historical section at the end to explain what part of the book is based on facts and what is fiction.[4] Critical notes concern the (non-rich) language and a shortage of "thrills" throughout the whole book.[5]
- ^ "Winter in Madrid". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ The Independent Review
- ^ Review by Tom Evslin
- ^ Historical novels
- ^ "Old-School Spies (Published 2008)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022.