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Scoundrel [Paperback]

Bernard Cornwell
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (2 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140177264
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140177268
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 10.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 86,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Paul Shanahan, the owner of a yacht delivery business in Belgium, now lives a peaceful existence after a terrorist-active life. An old colleague's request for the secret transport of a large amount of gold is a welcome return to the fold, and a chance to get home to Boston. But it turns out to be the trickiest and deadliest business of all - haunted always by the betrayal of his lover.

About the Author

Before becoming a full-time writer Bernard Cornwell worked as a television producer in London and Belfast. He now lives in Massachusetts with his American wife. He is the author of the hugely successful Sharpe series of historical novels.

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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Surprisingly Good 28 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
'Scoundrel' is a great book that offers more than just a good read. Set in the shady world of terrorism, it starts off in an interesting, if slightly mediocre fashion but suddenly, without warning the story completely knocks you out. Cornwell's anti-hero has hidden depths and just when you think you understand him, he peels off yet another mask.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Bernard Cornwell is one of my favourite writers of historical fiction. His Sharpe and Arthurian books are superb and take you to the times they were set in. He is less well known for his suspense thrillers and this is one of those.
Before he became an author, Cornwell worked for the BBC and worked for a time in Northern Ireland dueing the troubles with the IRA, here he uses his experience and knowledge of those times to weave an excellent thriller with the background of some aspects of the terrorists. He weaves this with his love of boats and his knowledge of how to sail a sailing ship is clearly evident amid the detail.
This is a fast paced thriller with good characters and a terrific story. It is a pity he has not written more of this type of ovel as they make a great holiday read.
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This is a book that had me glued to each page. Set at the time of the gulf war this story is based on the IRA terrorist campaign. Paul Shanahan is is the middle of a massive arms deal between the IRA and the Palestinian underworld. With both sides and the CIA watching he finds the temptation of keeping the money too much. I enjoy reading this book it is fast moving and extremely readable.
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