{"product_id":"the-life-and-death-of-abercrombie-lyle-paperback","title":"The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Small\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA love to die for. A betrayal to kill for.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFascist Italy. An unfinished war. Three lives bound by love and deception. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1920s Milan, Great War veteran Abercrombie tries to rebuild his life amid the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy. He finds friendship with Brio, a journalist with a thirst for power, and Carla, Brio's brilliant, beautiful wife. But when Brio accepts a job from Mussolini, he throws Carla into Abercrombie's arms and lights a twenty-year fuse of deceit and revenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the cafes of Milan to the crumbling alleyways of Naples, The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle is a sweeping novel of love and revenge, loyalty and loss, and the lies we tell ourselves in the name of truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers of Robert Harris, Kate Atkinson and Carlos Ruiz Zafón.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Historical Fiction \/ Alternative History \/ Literary Thriller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Italy, 1919-1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: Love, betrayal, deception, mystery, fate, memory, guilt and redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is one of those rare stories that grips you instantly and doesn't let go.' - Verified Amazon review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEarly reviews: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUlrike Meier\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars: Incredibly captivating tale of love, loss, and discovery\u003cbr\u003eReviewed in Germany on 6 November 2025\u003cbr\u003eFrom the moment Abercrombie pulls the book from the fire, you're completely hooked!\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of those rare stories that grips you instantly and doesn't let go. You know you're stepping into something extraordinary from page one. What follows is an emotionally rich and beautifully layered narrative . . . The writing is vivid and rich, the relationships authentic and full of tension, and longing. I was immersed from beginning to end into Abercrombie's world. An unforgettable tale of love, loss, and discovery. I can't wait to read what comes next! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eByron Shah\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars: The Conformist meets Jules and Jim\u003cbr\u003eReviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026\u003cbr\u003eSuperb first novel. The high concept premise (the title character discovers a biography of his life...and death) propels the action forward, while the author elegantly weaves backstory throughout, creating its own momentum. The Italian setting is rendered in glorious detail and becomes integral to the story. The whole thing feels very cinematic, somehow: I was reminded of The Conformist and Jules and Jim. All in all, a gripping read with some beautifully observed moments of human connection amidst the conflict. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmazon Customer\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars: A gripping thriller with an ingenious plot!\u003cbr\u003eReviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2025\u003cbr\u003eA gripping romantic thriller, very cleverly plotted with a properly satisfying conclusion. I liked the structure which goes back and forward in time, revealing layers of the story bit by bit. The settings, particularly the parts set in Naples, were really evocative and atmospheric, and I enjoyed the insights into 20th century Italian history - both real and imagined! A really enjoyable read! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMary G\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars: An Incredible and Intriguing read.\u003cbr\u003eReviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2025\u003cbr\u003eI was captivated by the movements between the years and the rich narrative of the relationships that took me on the journey with them. Each chapter, in itself, a story, so powerfully written that it had me wanting to continue the journey . . . The unexpected twist at the end was a great, unpredictable surprise. I now miss Brio, Carla and Abercrombie, having felt a personal emotional connection to their story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOther reader comments . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An incredibly beautiful and captivating story, one that completely drew me in from beginning to end. It's a masterfully told tale of love, loss, and redemption.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Honestly, I absolutely loved this story!'\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53479893991789,"sku":"9781919225814","price":24.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/ZRyeo0mXIp9781919225814.webp?v=1782244355","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-life-and-death-of-abercrombie-lyle-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}