Precipice by Robert Harris

In Precipice, Robert Harris masterfully intertwines fact and fiction, capturing the tensions of 1914 as Europe teeters on the edge of World War I.
When Prime Minister H. H. Asquith’s secret affair with young aristocrat Venetia Stanley turns from romance to a dangerous political liability, a young intelligence officer is tasked with uncovering a critical security leak.
As the Prime Minister shares sensitive state matters with Venetia, the consequences unfold in this captivating story of love, espionage, and the unraveling of history.
Harris’s latest novel is a thrilling dive into the complexities of power, secrets, and the dawn of war.