King Henry by Douglas Galbraith
Neutral America is debating the proper response to the war in Europe. Increasingly involved in this debate is Henry Ford: inventor, industrialist, billionaire. He is against war - it is bad for business. Into his orbit comes Rosika Schwimmer, who persuades him that a Peace Ship filled with the great and the good should sail to Europe.
Galbraith has already established himself as a historical novelist of the highest calibre.. With his third novel... he is set to propel himself further into the spotlight...Galbraith assembles the parts of his novel piece by piece and welds them together with care, until the whole ignites into a glorious roar of literary success -- Vanessa Curtis * Scotland on Sunday *
Written with wit and vigour, this is a hugely enjoyable read ... Galbraith has clearly been meticulous in his research, referencing contemporary cartoons and headlines. It has paid off: a more engaging and surprising historical novel is unlikely to be published this year -- Stephanie Cross * Daily Mail *
Among the very best of our historical novelists * Observer *
A fascinating premise for a novel.... the feel of the era is convincing. So too, is the depiction of a nation on the cusp of a momentous decision * Herald *
Written with wit and vigour, this is a hugely enjoyable read ... Galbraith has clearly been meticulous in his research, referencing contemporary cartoons and headlines. It has paid off: a more engaging and surprising historical novel is unlikely to be published this year -- Stephanie Cross * Daily Mail *
Among the very best of our historical novelists * Observer *
A fascinating premise for a novel.... the feel of the era is convincing. So too, is the depiction of a nation on the cusp of a momentous decision * Herald *
Douglas Galbraith was born in Glasgow in 1965 and is the author of three other books, The Rising Sun, A Winter in China, and My Son, My Son. He lives in Scotland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099465966 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099465965 |
| Title | King Henry |
| Author | Douglas Galbraith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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