The New Girl - (Gabriel Allon) by Daniel Silva (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"BRILLIANT... EYE-OPENING AND A JOY TO READ."

--Bob Woodward

At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful raven-haired girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the much-maligned crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring social and religious reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. And when his only child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to the one man he can trust to find her before it is too late.

What's done cannot be undone. . . .

Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, has spent most of his life at the forefront of espionage, fighting terrorists, including the murderous jihadists financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid--or KBM, as he is known--has pledged to finally break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. For that reason alone, Gabriel regards him as a valuable, if flawed, partner. Together they will become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. This high-stakes political thriller puts the life of a child, and the throne of Saudi Arabia, in the balance. Both men have made their share of enemies. And both have everything to lose.

From the Back Cover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva comes a stunning new thriller of deception, betrayal, and vengeance.

What's done cannot be undone. . . .

At an exclusive school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. And when his only child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to the one man he can trust to find her before it is too late.

Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, has spent his life fighting terrorists, including the murderous jihadists financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid has pledged to break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. For that reason alone, Gabriel regards him as a valuable if flawed partner. Together they will become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. Both men have made their share of enemies. And both have everything to lose.

Review Quotes

"Sophisticated .... As always Silva delivers." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] chess game of intrigue.... Daniel Silva spins an addictive yarn." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Enjoyable as ever. Allon is a smart creation.... There is a pleasing yin and yang here, of destruction and (re)creation." - Financial Times

"Fascinating.... An irresistible thriller, built on the realpolitik of today's Middle East but deepened by the universality of human tragedy." - Booklist

"One year after producing what might be the best spy novel since John le Carre's The Spy who Came in from the Cold, Daniel Silva is back with another riveting, twisting tale of espionage that further cements his legacy as one of the greatest novelists the genre has ever known.... It's hard to fathom that Silva could ever top himself after last year's The Other Woman, but he's done just that. " - The Real Book Spy

"First-rate.... For the person who likes a great story of espionage and intrigue, Daniel Silva's art restorer and master spy, Gabriel Allon, is a great match for Ian Fleming's 007." - The Daily News

"#1 NYT bestselling author Daniel Silva always gives you a summer treat. This summer's treat is The New Girl." - Hugh Hewitt

"At times a brilliant novel tells us as much about the times we live in--and the struggles of the world, the global deceptions and tragedies--as well or better than journalism. Daniel Silva's The New Girl is such a novel. Eye-opening and a joy to read." - Bob Woodward