Restless (novel)
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[edit] Restless - an espionage novel from the master of literature, William Boyd.
The novel depicts the tale of a young women who discovers that her mother was recruited as a spy during World War II. The commercial success of the novel is evident in its inclusion on numerous 'best-seller' lists throughout the world.
Its intrigue may well be down to the style of prose. The book continually switches between time periods and, in doing so, from first to third person. This variety in narration adds an extra quality to the novel.
The book gained added intrest when it was chosen for inclusion in Richard and Judy's 'Book Club 2007', in the widely watched UK television show Richard & Judy
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In the novel Boyd tells the story of Eva, a young Russian women, who is recruited after her brother's death, to work for the British secret service. During this time she falls for her mentor and boss, Lucas Romer. But all is not as it seems. Romer is working as a double agent which ultimately leads to the attempted murder of Eva, alongside the deaths of other agents. This tale is interlinked with the present day story of Eva's daughter and how she comes to terms with the discovery of her mother's secret life.
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