Description
Graham Greene delves into the unromanticized world of espionage in this compelling novel, stripping away the glamour often associated with spy thrillers. The story centers on Maurice Castle, an unassuming MI6 agent whose ordinary life and private struggles are set against the backdrop of Cold War intrigue. Greene masterfully explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities faced by those who operate in the shadows, revealing the human cost of a life dedicated to secrets. This is a profound examination of how personal relationships and professional duties collide, blurring the lines between duty and deception.
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paperback
Viking Press
Published Jan 1, 1983
338 pages
ISBN: 0670386251
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First Published
1978
Language
eng
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