The Refuge: Text Classics

Discover the haunting narrative of 'The Refuge: Text Classics', a gripping murder mystery set against the backdrop of wartime Sydney. Written by acclaimed author Kenneth Mackenzie, this compelling novel intricately weaves themes of love, betrayal, and despair. Follow Lloyd Fitzherbert, a dedicated police reporter whose life spirals into chaos when he becomes entangled in the mysterious death of Irma, a stunning young woman fleeing from persecution in Nazi Europe. With vivid, atmospheric prose, Mackenzie crafts a powerful tale that evokes the tension of a society rife with paranoia about communism and espionage. This B-format paperback, published in 2015 by The Text Publishing Company, offers an immersive reading experience over 448 pages. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers and classic literature alike, 'The Refuge' is a profound exploration of guilt and morality. As you delve into this masterpiece, you’ll find yourself captivated by Mackenzie’s mastery of language and deep understanding of the human psyche. Explore this remarkable literary work and uncover the heart-wrenching confessions of a murderer that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for book clubs and personal collections, order now from Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on this brand-new copy that is sure to become a treasured addition to your library.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182654
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 448


Description:
Late at night Lloyd Fitzherbert, police reporter with the Sydney Gazette, is picked up by his man in CIB for a 'last-minute job that won't take a minute' at the morgue. A body has been found in the harbour. Irma, a beautiful young woman who fled persecution in Nazi Europe, is dead. She was Fitzherbert's lover. And, though the police don't know it yet, he killed her. Gripping and atmospheric, The Refuge is a murderer's confession - a tale of wartime Sydney, with its paranoia about communism and spies. Kenneth Mackenzie's last novel is utterly different to his lauded debut, The Young Desire It, yet it shares that book's psychological acuity and mastery of language. 'The history of a crime told as excitingly and with as much dramatic tension as anything by Graham Greene or Raymond Chandler.' Kenneth Slessor, Sun 'Remarkable...... A genuine personal tragedy.' A. D. Hope Sydney Morning Herald 'Fascinating, extremely skilful and subtle.' Sun-Herald 'One of our most gifted novelists.' Sunday Observer

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