Description
A shocking murder at an English country house draws the sharp-eyed investigator Latimer into a web of secrets that stretches far beyond the estate’s walls. As he follows conflicting accounts and unsettling connections, a shadowy figure—Dimitrios—emerges as more than a suspect: a haunting emblem of post-war corruption, violence, and political chaos across Europe. Eric Ambler’s crisp, suspense-driven style turns investigation into a slow-burning descent, where every clue suggests a deeper, darker pattern behind the crimes. Blending noir atmosphere with social critique, the novel explores how myth, power, and opportunism can transform individuals into symbols of an age gone vicious and unstable.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241672259
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Details
First Published
1939
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler.