Maroc

by Daniel Easterman

Set in Morocco and the UK, a story of espionage, veiled truths and retribution; and how the sins of our forebears haunt the generations of the present. 1936. Newlyweds Beatrice and Gerard Le Tourneau leave France for Morocco and a new life of wine and roses. They are later joined by Beatrice's widowed sister who marries an expatriate dignitary. As WW2 unfolds and pollutes, the lives of the sisters, their spouses and the locals become entwined with devastating results. Oxford 2002. Nicholas Budgeon, a successful publisher and retired Special Branch detective, learns of his ex-wife's suicide. He too finds himself in Morocco, retracing the paths of her ancestors in an effort to uncover the truth behind the atrocities that have visited his family.

Genres: Fiction

576 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

A pseudonym used by Denis M. MacEoin (aka Jonathan Aycliffe).

Reviews

[Joy Norman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could imagine that storing of treasures in the second world did occur and in all different places in a bid to keep money for the hoarders of these things and then made instant millionaires after the war. I imagine there is still a lot of treasure hidden and who knows wether it will come to light.
The war for so many people did not finish at the end of the war
It was interesting to read a bit about Morocco and their culture sins of our forbears haunt the generation of the present

[lamia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent !
Un beau mélange de livre policier avec une touche historique

[Kelly Byrne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book until the ending. There was great suspense and mystery but the ending seemed rushed.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not read much about North Africa during the 1930's and 1940's, this is a believable story told about the clash of cultures with several religions and ethnic groups struggling to gain an advantage. The characters are likeable and believable and I feel as if I understand something more about that era.

[Fahd · Rating 3 out of 5]

good