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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 Science Fiction Fiction Mystery 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)

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Loved it.

Easy read. Never got board. Enjoyed every moment. Felt a little like a better version of a certain book that was turned into a TV show.

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Scary dystopian WW2 adventure. Loved it!

Michael Jayston is one of my favorite (and most underrated narrators). He does an amazing job, and this dystopian historical fiction was so much fun to read. Very well done.

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German accent needed!

Really needed a German narrator who speaks English for this narration. An English accent is very distracting

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Too credible alternate history

Yes, sadly, this alternate history is too credible. It’s well-written, a page-turner of a story, with an excellent narration. It’s also kind of scary to think what truly could have happened, and very sad to think of what did happen until the Nazis surrendered.

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Almost loved it all….

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.

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immersive, believable performance

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.

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Great story

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.

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Very well done

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

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Fantastic Retelling of History

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.

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Excellent work of alternative history.

Excellent conjecture of what could have happened if....nice blend with some our current events

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