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Scoundrel

Pages
320
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

Paul Shanahan, a marine surveyor and smuggler, is a scoundrel with few ties, except to a past tragedy. He agrees to transport five million dollars in gold for the IRA, a deal he suspects he's not meant to survive. Pursued by British Intelligence and ruthless terrorist killers, Shanahan must navigate a lethal world, hoping the money can finally get him out of the dangerous game for good.

About the author

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Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland....

Characters

Paul ShanahanProtagonist
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