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'A beautiful and elegant account of an ordinary man's unexpected and reluctant descent into heroism during the second world war.' — Malcolm Gladwell on The Paris Architect In this riveting novel from The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect, a man in disgrace finds that digging up the past is the only road he can take. In turn of the century London, Douglas Layton is a disgrace. One of the music halls he so lovingly designed fell to pieces during a packed performance, killing dozens and ruining his reputation as an architect — not to mention eventually sending him to jail. Five years later, Layton is attempting to rebuild some kind of a life for himself, despite the notoriety. He is able to disguise himself as a scenic designer at Nottingham Grand Imperial Theatre, but his past is never far behind...and something ever more dangerous is brewing in the walls of the music hall. 'This wonderfully realized background coupled with insights into British society make this a standout.' — Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review Praise for The Paris Architect: 'Belfoure writes like an up-and-coming Ken Follett.' — Booklist 'Disturbing and captivating...[this] beautiful tale demonstrates that while human beings are capable of great atrocities, they have a capacity for tremendous acts of courage as well.' — Library Journal 'Heart, reluctant heroism, and art blend together in this spine-chilling page turner.' — Publishers Weekly

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Belfoure presents a splendidly diverse cast of characters, constructing a multifaceted puzzle and evoking a vivid sense of place in the process. Fine entertainment with an upbeat finale. - Booklist A twisted mystery... Belfoure gets better and better. - Karen Bakshoian, Letterpress Books (Portland, ME) An impressively crafted and original novel by a master of narrative driven storytelling. - Midwest Book Review This wonderfully realized background coupled with insights into British society make this a standout. - Publishers Weekly

A twisted mystery... Belfoure gets better and better. - Karen Bakshoian, Letterpress Books (Portland, ME) Belfoure presents a splendidly diverse cast of characters, constructing a multifaceted puzzle and evoking a vivid sense of place in the process. Fine entertainment with an upbeat finale. - Booklist

This wonderfully realized background coupled with insights into British society make this a standout. - Publishers Weekly An impressively crafted and original novel by a master of narrative driven storytelling. - Midwest Book Review A twisted mystery... Belfoure gets better and better. - Karen Bakshoian, Letterpress Books (Portland, ME) Belfoure presents a splendidly diverse cast of characters, constructing a multifaceted puzzle and evoking a vivid sense of place in the process. Fine entertainment with an upbeat finale. - Booklist

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Charles Belfoure is the nationally bestselling author of The Paris Architect. An architect by profession, he graduated from the Pratt Institute and Columbia University, and he taught at Pratt as well as Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. His area of specialty is historic preservation, and he has published several architectural histories, one of which won a Graham Foundation national grant for architectural research. He has been a freelance writer for The Baltimore Sun and The New York Times. He lives in Maryland. For more information, visit www.charlesbelfoure.com.

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