Kingdom of Shadows

Very good -- authentic, atmospheric, character-driven. Slow-paced but never dull.

I just finished this book. It's cool historical spy novel. sexy and smart.

What can I say? It's Alan Furst. It's espionage and expensive meals at swanky restaurants with naughty rich women. It's Budapest and Prague and Paris. I dig Alan Furst, and he's one of those authors I buy as soon as the hardcover hits the shelf.

Typical Furst - beautiful and evocative prose, careful characterisation - but ultimately rather inconsequential plot

This is my favorite Alan Furst novel. I think what makes this book stand out from his others is that Morath is, if not willing, an accepting spy. There is some ideological moivation behind what he does. Overall he feels to be a more generous person, but his status as part of the Hungarian aristocracy plays into that. He has the means to be more generous.

An excellent novel! Great atmosphere, a very accurate portrayal of pre-World War II Europe, and a compelling story.