Description
In the midst of a vicious civil war, a traumatized former university lecturer—now working as a confidential agent—arrives in England with one urgent task: secure a coal contract for his government, no matter the cost. As he navigates a country that feels strangely calm compared to the horrors he has survived, he becomes entangled with Rose, whose personal ties to the mineowner complicate every negotiation. When his documents are stolen and an attempt is made on his life, the mission shifts from commerce to survival, forcing him to confront betrayal, identity, and the thin line between duty and desperation. With Graham Greene’s signature blend of suspense and moral unease, this thriller explores how war follows people across borders—and how peace can be both refuge and illusion.
Available Editions
paperback
Pocket Books
Published Jun 1, 1981
236 pages
ISBN: 9780671784478
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Details
First Published
1939
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Confidential Agent by Graham Greene.