• The Confessor

  • By: Daniel Silva
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,332 ratings)

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The Confessor

By: Daniel Silva
Narrated by: John Lee
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Publisher's summary

Detective Gabriel Allon returns in this stunning thriller of ancient and modern betrayal, long-buried secrets and unthinkable deeds. In Munich, writer Benjamin Stern enters his flat to find a man leafing through his research. When Stern confronts him, the man shoots him, murmurs a few words in Latin, gathers the papers and leaves. In Venice, art restorer and Israeli agent Gabriel Allon reads a message saying that Stern is dead; can he leave immediately? At the Vatican, a priest named Pietro paces in the garden, pondering the discoveries he has made, the enemies he will make, and the journey he must undertake. Silva weaves these three threads into a multilayered mystery peopled with memorable characters and distinguished by rich prose.
©2003 Daniel Silva (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A shrewd, timely thriller that opens the heart of the Vatican.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Daniel Silva has now indisputably joined the ranks of Graham Greene and John Le Carré.” (The Washingtonian)

"Silva...writes with the atmospheric grace and whiplash tension of le Carre." (Booklist, starred review)

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another great Silva

The Grabiel Alion series is great. make sure you read them in order. john Lee does a great job reading too.

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Love Silva's stories. Lots of history, intrigue, and entertainment. I always look forward to the next one.

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Terrific Story - Great Performance!

Another great plot line from Daniel Silva! And Lee's reading is masterful! It's my second time to hear it and it was just as enjoyable as the first.

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great story

very good story. the production was superb and the narration was perfect. very pleased by this book

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a wonderful Thriller

this book will hold your attention all the way through till the last moment. it is a brilliant historical novel.

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Another terrific - spellbinding story !!

I enjoyed the continuing, inspiring spin Silva continues to weave around Gabriel in the Confessor... Many twists and turns to keep you guessing - fast paced and very satisfying indeed !
Loved it !!

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Great Confessor

I found myself sitting in the car when I would get home from work just to listen for a few more minutes. This is an expertly written story and the narration is up to the task. I highly recommend this title.

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Full of History

Conspiracy, Betrayal, Cheating and Confession, Dirty and Corrupt people among Pope. Love Gabriel Allon series!

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The Confessor… One of Daniel Silva’s best.

Although I believe this was one of Daniel Silva’s best efforts, I believe John Lee’s narration made it all the more enjoyable to listen via Audible.

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Great pick!

This was an excellent "read" and kept me on the edge of my chair throughout.

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