Transcription

Discover the gripping tale of 'Transcription' by the award-winning Kate Atkinson, a No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller. Set in 1940, this captivating historical fiction novel revolves around Juliet Armstrong, an eighteen-year-old thrust into the shadows of espionage with MI5. As she navigates the complex and often perilous world of monitoring British Fascist sympathizers, readers are taken on a thought-provoking journey filled with suspense and intrigue. After the war, Juliet, now a BBC producer, is drawn back into her past, facing the ghosts from a tumultuous period marked by danger and deception. Atkinson's expert storytelling weaves a narrative rich in depth, character development, and emotional resonance, making 'Transcription' a modern masterpiece that challenges the very fabric of memory and consequence. This compelling novel not only entertain but also invites readers to reflect on the weight of history and the complexities of identity. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and historical novels, 'Transcription' is a testament to Atkinson’s unparalleled narrative skill. Dive into this remarkable work that balances wit and profound themes, and experience why it’s hailed as a powerhouse of contemporary literature.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552776653
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 416


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THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BY AWARD WINNER KATE ATKINSON

'An unapologetic novel of ideas which is also wise, funny and paced like a thriller' Observer

In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers, she discovers the work to be by turns both tedious and terrifying. But after the war has ended, she presumes the events of those years have been relegated to the past for ever.

Ten years later, now a producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A different war is being fought now, on a different battleground, but Juliet finds herself once more under threat. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realize that there is no action without consequence.

Transcription is a work of rare depth and texture, a bravura modern novel of extraordinary power, wit and empathy. It is a triumphant work of fiction from one of this country's most exceptional writers.

'How vehemently most novelists will wish to produce a masterpiece as good' Telegraph
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