David Baerwald (52 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Good. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026?Paced like a thriller, written like a dream.??The Boston Globe?The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a ?book club? novel, but reads like an adventure movie.??Men's Journal?A spy novel, a war story, a love story?brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all.??Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he?s recruited in 1900 to become a spy?his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben?his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan?s Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe?s most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler?s Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald?s grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan?s organized crime syndicates to FDR?s spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst?a man who has the courage to fight for what?s right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026?Paced like a thriller, written like a dream.??The Boston Globe?The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a ?book club? novel, but reads like an adventure movie.??Men's Journal?A spy novel, a war story, a love story?brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all.??Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he?s recruited in 1900 to become a spy?his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben?his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan?s Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe?s most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler?s Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald?s grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan?s organized crime syndicates to FDR?s spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst?a man who has the courage to fight for what?s right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026?Paced like a thriller, written like a dream.??The Boston Globe?The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a ?book club? novel, but reads like an adventure movie.??Men's Journal?A spy novel, a war story, a love story?brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all.??Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he?s recruited in 1900 to become a spy?his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben?his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan?s Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe?s most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler?s Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald?s grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan?s organized crime syndicates to FDR?s spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst?a man who has the courage to fight for what?s right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026?Paced like a thriller, written like a dream.??The Boston Globe?The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a ?book club? novel, but reads like an adventure movie.??Men's Journal?A spy novel, a war story, a love story?brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all.??Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he?s recruited in 1900 to become a spy?his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben?his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan?s Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe?s most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler?s Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald?s grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan?s organized crime syndicates to FDR?s spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst?a man who has the courage to fight for what?s right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. A sweeping novel of love, espionage and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century. I may not always have the lowest prices on this site, but I can guarantee the quality. Buy from a 5-star seller who is not a bookstore, warehouse or a drop shipper. I am just an individual who loves books and has a library in her home. If something goes wrong, there is no customer service to worry about. It is just me and I am very easy to get a hold of. I personally possess every book I list so I can guarantee its quality. Comes with a free bookmark as appreciation for your purchase.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Fire Agent. Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026Paced like a thriller, written like a dream.The Boston GlobeThe Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a book club novel, but reads like an adventure movie.Men's JournalA spy novel, a war story, a love storybrilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all.Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When hes recruited in 1900 to become a spyhis cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farbenhis life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japans Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europes most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitlers Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwalds grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japans organized crime syndicates to FDRs spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernsta man who has the courage to fight for whats right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026"Paced like a thriller, written like a dream."-The Boston Globe"The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a "book club" novel, but reads like an adventure movie."-Men's Journal"A spy novel, a war story, a love story-brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all."-Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he's recruited in 1900 to become a spy-his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben-his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan's Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe's most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler's Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald's grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan's organized crime syndicates to FDR's spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst-a man who has the courage to fight for what's right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: New. Condition Notes: New from the publisher.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardback. Condition: New. New York Times Editors' Choice * A LitHub most anticipated book of 2026"Paced like a thriller, written like a dream."-The Boston Globe"The Fire Agent has it all. This is one of those books that feels like a "book club" novel, but reads like an adventure movie."-Men's Journal"A spy novel, a war story, a love story-brilliant historical fiction that is hardly fictional at all."-Graham Yost, executive producer of The Americans and Slow HorsesAn unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.Born into an aristocratic German Jewish family, Ernst Baerwald is a gifted linguist, talented musician, and fearless idealist. When he's recruited in 1900 to become a spy-his cover working for a company that would become the notorious chemical conglomerate IG Farben-his life becomes an extraordinary adventure spanning two continents, two world wars, and impossible choices that will haunt him forever.From Frankfurt to Milan to Tokyo, Ernst moves through a world of intrigue and passion. He battles Japan's Yakuza while entertaining its royalty and hosts Europe's most brilliant performers. He falls deeply in love . . . with two women. He witnesses the rise of fascism in both Japan and Germany. And when the forces of fascism in Japan meet the horrors of Hitler's Germany, this German Jew faces an impossible choice: destroy the country he loves most or become complicit in unimaginable evil.Based on the life of author David Baerwald's grandfather, The Fire Agent is historical fiction that reads like a thriller. It carries us from nineteenth-century German idealism to the onset of chemical warfare; from Japan's organized crime syndicates to FDR's spy networks; from the Nanking Massacre to the dawn of the Cold War. At its center is the unforgettable character of Ernst-a man who has the courage to fight for what's right, even when the cost is everything. The Fire Agent resonates deeply with our own time, providing a lens through which we come to see, and question, ourselves.…

hardcover. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

hardcover. Condition: New. Condition Notes: New from the publisher.