by John Boyne · DEBOLSILLO · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788466377829
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In 'The House of Special Purpose', John Boyne immerses us in a moving story of love and tragedy in the context of the Russian Revolution. Through the memories of Georgi Danilovich Yáchmenev, a former guard of Tsar Nicholas II, we witness the lavish life in the Winter Palace, the intrigues of the imperial family, and the events that led to their tragic end. This novel transports us from the opulence of the Russian court to the harsh exile in Paris and London, exploring themes of loyalty, forbidden love, and the secrets that mark a life.
John Boyne is an Irish novelist and writer. He is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six novels for younger readers, two novellas, and one collection of short stories. Boyne's historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2006) received critical acclaim and was adapted into a 2008 drama film of the same name. As of 2022, the book has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 58 languages, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. A sequel, titled All the Broken Places, was published in 2022.
