Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler (English) Paperback Book

Description: Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler, James Fenton Josef Vadassy, a Hungarian refugee and language teacher living in France, is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists, he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent and a charge of espionage is levelled at him. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ambler is a phenomenon Alfred HitchcockJosef Vadassy, a Hungarian refugee and language teacher living in France, is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists, he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent and a charge of espionage is levelled at him. To prove himself innocent to the French police, he must discover which one of his fellow guests at his pension is the real spy. As he desperately tries to uncover the true culprits identity, Vadassy must risk his job, his safety and everything he holds dear. Back Cover A master storyteller New Yorker With a new Introduction by James Fenton Josef Vadassy, a Hungarian refugee and language teacher living in France, is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists, he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent and a charge of espionage is levelled at him. To prove himself innocent to the French police, he must discover which one of his fellow guests at his pension is the real spy. As he desperately tries to uncover the true culprits identity, Vadassy must risk his job, his safety and everything he holds dear. A genuine classic The Times Author Biography Eric Ambler (1909-98) was one of the most fascinating British writers of the late 1930s. His novels retain a remarkable sense of the dread and terror that filled Europe as world war broke out. Some were made into films (not least Orson Welles superb version of Journey into Fear), all were bestsellers, inventing a new, more realistic form of spy novel, where the main protagonist is not so much a hero as a victim, pursued by malevolent Fascist forces of overwhelming power. These are paranoid stories, but written at a time when paranoia was disturbingly close to common sense. Review A genuine classic The Times If you want to experience the feel of the Continent in the 1930s, you will find few better guides - Robert Harris Review Text A genuine classic Review Quote A genuine classic The TimesIf you want to experience the feel of the Continent in the 1930s, you will find few better guides - Robert Harris Details ISBN0141190310 Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 0141190310 ISBN-13 9780141190310 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-05-28 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Author James Fenton Media Book Birth 1909 Death 1998 Short Title EPITAPH FOR A SPY Language English Series Penguin Modern Classics Imprint Penguin Classics UK Release Date 2009-05-28 Illustrations no illustrations Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-07-05 AU Release Date 2009-07-05 Alternative 9780141924410 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:20563221;

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