The Silent Messenger

The Silent Messenger

Biswajit Paria

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Biswajit Paria
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9798224597499
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The Silent Messenger is a spellbinding historical crime thriller that transports you to the tumultuous crossroads of British-ruled India and war-torn Europe in the early 20th century. At its heart are two unforgettable characters: Isabella Rossi, an enigmatic art smuggler with a hidden past, and Detective Bijoy Chatterjee, a relentless investigator driven by an unwavering quest for justice.In 1922, young Isabella arrives in Calcutta with her parents-her father, a British Army officer entangled in the perilous world of art smuggling, and her mother, a devoted historian who ignites Isabella’s passion for culture and history. Tragedy strikes with her mother’s untimely death and her father’s descent into criminality, thrusting Isabella into a dual life. By day, she is a respected historian; by night, she navigates the shadows of the underworld, inheriting her father’s illicit empire.As the flames of the Quit India Movement engulf the nation in 1942, Calcutta teeters on the brink of chaos. Detective Bijoy Chatterjee, famed for his sharp intellect and ever-loyal dog Pluto, is tasked with investigating the disappearance of priceless Venetian artifacts. His pursuit leads him to Isabella-a woman whose charm is as captivating as the secrets she guards are dangerous. Despite an undeniable chemistry, Bijoy grapples with growing suspicions about her involvement in the criminal underworld.Their journey propels them across continents, from the vibrant streets of Calcutta to the treacherous alleys of Cairo. Forced into an uneasy alliance against a formidable common enemy, Isabella and Bijoy navigate a labyrinth of deceit and danger. As hidden truths emerge and tension mounts, an unexpected love begins to blossom in the unlikeliest of circumstances.The Silent Messenger is a riveting saga of adventure, betrayal, and redemption. It blurs the lines between right and wrong, revealing how choices made in the shadows can alter destinies. This unforgettable tale promises to linger in your mind long after the final page is turned.

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