Geneva

Stumpel

A bold and unpredictable debut thriller set in the biotech world (and deceptive beauty) of Switzerland, by acclaimed actor Richard Armitage.Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has taken a step back from work to spend more time with her family. Movie nights with her husband Daniel and their daughter Maddie are a welcome respite from the scrutiny of the world\'s press. As much as it hurts, it\'s good to be able to see her father more too. He\'s suffering from Alzheimer\'s and needs special care.Sarah has started to show tell-tale signs of the disease too. She\'s been experiencing blackouts and memory loss. It\'s early days but she must face the possibility that she won\'t be there to see her daughter grow up. Daniel, a neuroscientist himself, is doing his best to be supportive but she already knows that she will have to be the strong one. For all of them.So when Sarah is invited to be the guest of honour at a prestigious biotech conference in Geneva she declines, wanting to stay out of the public eye--that is until Daniel shows her the kind of work that the enigmatic Mauritz Schiller has been developing.Flown first class to the spectacular alpine city and housed in a luxury hotel, Sarah and Daniel are thrust back into the spotlight. As they try to shut out the noise of the public media storm, in private Sarah is struggling with her escalating symptoms. And the true extent of what Schiller has achieved is a revelation. This is technology that could change medicine forever. More than that, it could save Sarah\'s life.But technology so valuable attracts all kinds of interest. Wealthy investors are circling, controversial blogger Terri Landau is all over the story, and someone close to Schiller seems bent on taking advantage of the situation for themselves. Sarah feels threatened and does not know who to trust--including herself. Far from being her lifeline Schiller\'s technology may be her undoing.As events spiral out of control, Sarah and Daniel are faced with the ultimate question: how far would you go for someone you love?

Bol

A spectacular destination thriller with heart, Richard Armitage's debut is 'atmospheric, icily tense ' - The Telegraph 'Loved it!! Gripping from first page to last, there is no let up!' reader review'Absolutely fantastic debut novel. Intelligent thriller, great twists, strong women . . . Loved it!' reader review'The twists are fast and furious. What an ending. Be still my racing heart!' reader reviewDISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE THRILLER Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has started to show the same tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease as her father: memory loss, even blackouts. So she is reluctant to accept the invitation to be the guest of honour at a prestigious biotech conference - until her husband Daniel, a neuroscientist, persuades her that the publicity storm will be worth it. The technology being unveiled at this conference could revolutionise medicine forever. More than that, it could save Sarah's life. In Geneva, the couple are feted as stars - at least, Sarah is. But behind the five-star luxury, investors are circling, controversial blogger Terri Landau is all over the story, and Sarah's symptoms are getting worse. As events begin to spiral out of control, Sarah can't be sure who to trust - including herself.'SENSATIONAL.' Clare Mackintosh'I RACED THROUGH IT.' Lucy Foley 'OUTSTANDING.' Harlan Coben'HEART-POUNDING.' Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike'IMMENSELY READABLE.' Sarah Hilary, author of Fragile'HIGHLY ADDICTIVE.' Alice Feeney, author of Daisy Darker'STUNNING.' Helen Fields, author of The Institution'PACY AS HELL.' Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me'ICILY TENSE.' Telegraph'HAS IT ALL!' L. J. Ross, author of Holy Island

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Richard Armitage (Auteur) - Verschenen op 12/10/2023 bij Faber & Faber Libri

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Pages: 320, Edition: 1 armband, Paperback, FABER ET FABER