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Fatherland

By: Robert Harris
Narrated by: Michael Jayston
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The New York Times best-selling classic of alternate history, a murder mystery set in a world where the Nazis won World War II - for fans of The Plot Against America and The Man in the High Castle.

Berlin, 1964. The Greater German Reich stretches from the Rhine to the Urals and keeps an uneasy peace with its nuclear rival, the United States. As the Fatherland prepares for a grand celebration honoring Adolf Hitler's 75th birthday and anticipates a conciliatory visit from US president Joseph Kennedy and ambassador Charles Lindbergh, a detective of the Kriminalpolizei is called out to investigate the discovery of a dead body in a lake near Berlin's most prestigious suburb.

But when Xavier March discovers the identity of the body, he also uncovers signs of a conspiracy that could go to the very top of the German Reich. And with the Gestapo just one step behind, March, together with the American journalist Charlotte Maguire, is caught up in a race to discover and reveal the truth - a truth that has already killed, a truth that could topple governments, a truth that will change history.

©2017 Robert Harris (P)2017 Random House Audio Alternate History Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Alternate History Fiction

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"A singular achievement displaying original and carefully wrought suspense... Fatherland easily transcends convention." ( The Washington Post)
"Ingenious...a triumph...suspenseful and elegant." ( San Francisco Chronicle)
Compelling Alternate History • Gripping Detective Mystery • Superb Narration • Compelling Protagonist • Impeccable Delivery
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This book is wonderfully written and performed. Like Le Carre, Harris writes superb fiction disguised as a mystery-thriller. Fatherland is an alternative history with strong echoes of today’s jackbooted politics.

An excellent what-if narrative

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Robert Harris excels with this novel. It combines a police procedural with the actual history of the ``Final Solution'' along with an equally chilling alternate history of Nazi Germany in 1965. I read the novel when it was first published and was happy to find it on Audible along with excellent narration by Michael Jayston. After finishing ``Fatherland'' I'm now listening to Robert Harris' recent book ``Munich.'' I trust that ``Munich'' will be just as excellent as ``Fatherland.''

Excellent History (Both Real and Alternate)

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I read this year's ago and decided to try it on audio. It holds up in audio. Narration is good, I'm no judge of the German pronunciation however.

Chilling alternative history

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An interesting premise to have Germany the winner of ww ll....with all the problems that creates for humans. the characters were realistic...good story

exciting murder mystery

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I have read several alt-history novels of this type. Fatherland is the gold standard. Grounded in reality, the settings, people and events seem genuine. Great listen.

Top Notch

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I’m new to Richard Harris and really appreciate his seamless retelling of WWII history. Plot and character development are excellent. It’s absolutely believable. The subject matter is relevant to current events. Highest recommendation.

Fantastic Retelling of History

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Excellent story and great narration; very exciting; hard to put down; the kind of book you stay awake at night to listen to, but hated the ending.

Almost loved it all….

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one of my favorite alternate history books. Harris immerses you in the bureaucracy of evil. its a relentless thriller.

the audio performance is fanatstic, he gives subtle distinction and cadence to his characterizations.

immersive, believable performance

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I enjoyed reading this book when I first read it years ago. It was just as enjoyable to listen to the audio version. The reader does a great job.

Great story

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A very good story and an excellent performance. If you like Robert Harris you’ll enjoy this story

Very well done

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