{"product_id":"9780008363222_m-son-of-the-century","title":"M: Son of the Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTHE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM.\u003c\/em\u003e is a startling look into the fascist mindset, a portrait of unrelenting determination, and an impeccable work of historical fiction. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItaly is exhausted. Tired of the political class. Tired of the inept moderates and the agonizing machinations of a democracy that no longer seems to be working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the leaders of the country have sat idly in the safety of parliament, achieving nothing, one man on the outside has risen to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is a misfit par excellence, a protector of the demobilized, a lost drifter searching for the way. He speaks for the outcasts, the renegades and the ideologically pure. He is a former socialist leader ousted by his party, the director of a small opposition newspaper, a tireless political agitator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike an animal, he can smell that change is coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is Benito Mussolini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM tells the story of the rise of fascism from within the mind of its founder. Rich in historical detail, and interspersed with real documents and sources, this is a masterful work of historical fiction with urgent resonance for our times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn M, Antonio Scurati takes us on a journey through the tumultuous times of modern Europe, shedding light on the events that led to World War II. The book is a treasure trove of historical facts, making it a must-read for anyone interested in 20th century history and military warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Javier Cercas (Even the Darkest Night), Roberto Saviano (The Piranhas), Pierre Lemaitre (Going to the Dogs), Han Kang (We Do Not Part), and Robert Harris (Conclave).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio Scurati, Translated by Anne Milano Appel, Read by Jonathan Oliver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889623453845,"sku":"9780008363222","price":66.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008363222.jpg?v=1776888203","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008363222_m-son-of-the-century","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}