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Although he resumed his american residence, novelist alan furst lived for many years in europe, particularly france. Blood of victory by alan furst 2002, hardcover for sale. Blood of victory night soldiers, book 7 by alan furst. Some furst fans put the polish officer at the top of the list, but you cant go wrong starting anywhere. Mar 05, 2009 blood of victory is the seventh of the fourteen historical novels to date in the celebrated night soldiers series by alan furst. Blood of victory night soldiers, book 7 by alan furst book cover, description, publication history. Blood of victory 9780786249152 by furst, alan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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