Precipice

By Robert Harris | Publisher: Cornerstone

About the book

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Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.

In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.

As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.

Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.

'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper
'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times
'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times
'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLS


Robert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

Editions of Precipice

Hardcover
ISBN 9781529152821
Paperback
ISBN 9781529152838
Paperback
ISBN 9781804941294
EBook
ISBN 9781804940945
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781529190731

Read an Excerpt

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THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER
A SUNDAY TIMES SUMMER READS PICK 2025

A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. AN AFFAIR ON THE EDGE OF SCANDAL.

‘A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘His most enthralling yet . . . extraordinary’ NICHOLAS CATERIDGE, INDEPENDENT

Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.

In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.

As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.

Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.

'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper
'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times
'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times
'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLS


Robert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precipice about?

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A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. AN AFFAIR ON THE EDGE OF SCANDAL.

‘A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘His most enthralling yet . . . extraordinary’ NICHOLAS CATERIDGE, INDEPENDENT

Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.

In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.

As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.

Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.

'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper
'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times
'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times
'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLS


Robert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Precipice?

Fiction > Historical fiction

Where can I read a sample of Precipice?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529152821

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Precipice?

Robert Harris

Who is the Publisher of the book Precipice?

Cornerstone

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Precipice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529152821) and paperback(ISBN 9781529152838) and paperback(ISBN 9781804941294) and ebook(ISBN 9781804940945) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529190731)

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