Title: Fascinating historical novel full of gripping adventure
Product review: "Silent Lies" is a real "page turner." The main character, Leo Hoffman, suffers through some terrible tragedies. Using his gift for languages, he then tries to make a new life for himself and his family by fleeing his home and heritage in Budapest, and settling in Shanghai, where no one asks any questions about one's past. But his plans backfire when he sells some stolen diamonds to a nefarious Shanghai gangster. The book is set in pre-World War I Budapest, and Shanghai in the 1920's and 1930's, and the author makes full use of the dramatic settings of those two scandal-filled cities. I found "Silent Lies" reminiscent of the famous film, "Casablanca." It's full of intrigue, history and passion, and one could see Leo Hoffman stopping into Rick's cafe for a drink on his way to his next adventure. A really great read.
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