Winter in Madrid
| Author | C. J. Sansom |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Spy, Thriller, War novel |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Publication date | 6 January 2006 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 511 pp |
| ISBN | 978-1-4050-0546-3 |
| OCLC | 62225677 |
| 823/.92 22 | |
| LC Class | PR6119.A57 W56 2006 |
Winter in Madrid is a spy novel written by C. J. Sansom. The setting is the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in 1940. The main character is a wounded veteran, Harry Brett. He received his wounds during the Dunkirk withdrawal.
The book is purposely set in Madrid, where Francisco Franco resided. The historical setting, Madrid in the Franco era, is well described and almost a "character" according to various reviews. The book contains a historical section at the end to explain what part of the book is based on facts and what is fiction. Critical notes concern the (non-rich) language and a shortage of "thrills" throughout the whole book.