Puppets of Prague: Gripping 20th Century Historical Fiction

Written by David Canford

Narrated by Virtual Voice

Length

8h 33m

Rating

4.0 (4 ratings)

Can the dream of freedom overcome fear and oppression?In this novel spanning Prague’s tumultuous twentieth century, friendships and marriages are tested to the limit.In the summer of 1914, young love beckons and the future seems bright for three friends as they reach adulthood, but the dark clouds of war throw into stark relief the differences between them which had never mattered before.From World War One and the heady days of liberty which follow, to Nazi occupation during World War Two, and afterwards Communist dictatorship, life threatening risks must be taken.Friends and families are torn apart by the choices they make, conflict and hardship bringing out both the good and the bad, and in unexpected ways.A moving story set in one of the world’s most enchanting and fascinating cities. From the author of 'The Shadows of Seville' and 'Betrayal in Venice'.