The Girl in Green

In this thought-provoking novel from the award-winning author of Norwegian by Night, two men embark on a quest to rescue a girl they failed to save decades earlier. Set against the backdrop of the Gulf War, British journalist Thomas Benton and American private Arwood Hobbes navigate their complicated lives and moral dilemmas after encountering tragedy during their service. Years later, they reconnect in a different war, presented with a fraught chance for redemption when the girl, once thought lost, reemerges in need of help. This engaging tale weaves together elements of action, humor, and deep character exploration.