The Ends of the Earth: (The Wide World - James Maxted 3)
Jul 2015 · The Wide World Trilogy Book 3 · Random House
4.4star
12 reviews
Ebook
496
Pages
About this ebook
LIES.
SECRETS.
REVELATIONS.
1919 – The truth has never been in such short supply
Ex-flying ace James ‘Max’ Maxted’s attempt to uncover the secret behind the death of his father, Sir Henry Maxted, has seemingly ended in failure – and his own death.
Unaware of Max’s fate, the team continue to pursue their only lead, travelling to Japan in search of a mysterious prisoner held by Sir Henry’s old enemy, Count Tomura. Once there, they encounter former German spymaster, Fritz Lemmer, now rebuilding his spy network in the service of a new, more sinister cause.
The quest Max embarked on in Paris will reach its dizzying end at Tomura's castle in the mountains of Honshu - and the full truth of what occurred thirty years before will finally be laid bare...
SECRETS.
REVELATIONS.
1919 – The truth has never been in such short supply
Ex-flying ace James ‘Max’ Maxted’s attempt to uncover the secret behind the death of his father, Sir Henry Maxted, has seemingly ended in failure – and his own death.
Unaware of Max’s fate, the team continue to pursue their only lead, travelling to Japan in search of a mysterious prisoner held by Sir Henry’s old enemy, Count Tomura. Once there, they encounter former German spymaster, Fritz Lemmer, now rebuilding his spy network in the service of a new, more sinister cause.
The quest Max embarked on in Paris will reach its dizzying end at Tomura's castle in the mountains of Honshu - and the full truth of what occurred thirty years before will finally be laid bare...
Ratings and reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Richard Taylor
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July 19, 2015
Probably the best in the trilogy. The second one was a bit of a struggle for me,a bit too "Boy's own", only worth reading to link this and the first
Deb Hawken
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July 23, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books
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Iain Woodward
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September 7, 2015
Loved it
About the author
Robert Goddard was born in Hampshire and read History at Cambridge. His first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. The first Harry Barnett novel, Into the Blue, was winner of the first WHSmith Thumping Good Read Award and was dramatized for TV, starring John Thaw. His thriller, Long Time Coming won an Edgar in the Mystery Writers of America awards.
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