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The Night of Wenceslas

Lionel Davidson
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The Night of Wenceslas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Lionel Davidson

The Night of Wenceslas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Prague, Czechoslovakia • 1960s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lionel Davidson's novel, The Night of Wenceslas, a young British graduate is unexpectedly drawn into a dangerous and complex world of espionage in Cold War-era Czechoslovakia. Tasked with retrieving a secret document, he must navigate deceit and peril while confronting the realities of international intrigue. The story blends suspense with a coming-of-age journey.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.6

1,068 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Night of Wenceslas by Lionel Davidson has been praised for its clever plot and engaging suspense. Readers appreciate its vivid depiction of Cold War Prague and intricate espionage elements. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven, with a slow start leading to a more compelling climax. Overall, it remains a favorite in the spy novel genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night of Wenceslas?

Fans of The Night of Wenceslas by Lionel Davidson are likely to appreciate suspenseful Cold War espionage thrillers. Ideal for those who enjoy John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold or Graham Greene’s The Quiet American, it captivates readers with its tense narrative and international intrigue.

3.6

1,068 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Prague, Czechoslovakia • 1960s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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