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The Soul of a Thief
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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Summary
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Shtefan Brandt, adjutant to a colonel of the Waffen SS, has made it through the war so far in spite of his commander’s habit of bringing his staff into combat, and a pair of secrets that are far more dangerous than the battlefield. Shtefan is a Mischling and one of the thousands of German citizens of Jewish descent who have avoided the death camps by concealing themselves in the ranks of the German army. And he is in love with Gabrielle Belmont, the colonel’s French mistress. Either of those facts could soon mean his end, were Colonel Erich Himmel to notice.
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Atmospheric and intense, The Soul of a Thief captures the turbulent emotional rush of those caught behind the lines of occupied France, where one false step could spell death, and every day brings a new struggle to survive.
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- anne
- 22-04-18
Not what I expected.
This is one of the best books I’ve listened to this year! It was totally different than I expected it to be. So well written that I fluctuated from empathising with, to detesting the characters portrayed here. It would make an excellent book of the month for any book club. So many complex sub plots and such flawed but heroic characters. Definitely a five star listen.
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- Gary L
- 22-04-18
an excellent listen. engrossed in the characters
this book has you engrossed from the outset. bit busy a war story. fat more.
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- Paul J. Berman
- 19-04-18
SPELLBINDING!
What made the experience of listening to The Soul of a Thief the most enjoyable?
Compelling story, characters and tension. Beautifully interwoven narratives of war, desperation to survive, and love. Often poetic -- made me want to rewind to hear passages again. Couldn't stop listening. Stayed up all night to finish.
What other book might you compare The Soul of a Thief to and why?
The writing evokes Fitzgerald.
Which character – as performed by Matthew Waterson – was your favorite?
Colonel Himmel
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Stealing to survive -- money, love and time as the Allies close in.
Any additional comments?
Can't wait for the movie!!
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- Firestone Ranch
- 23-06-21
Never Again...
Loved the way the reader presented the challenges and destruction of the war. Good pace and very believable.