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“the source on which we all draw” – John le Carre
Nine short stories spanning the sixty-year career of master spy novelist Eric Ambler. The stories include thrilling portrayals of wartime Europe; six cases featuring a refugee Czech detective, Dr. Czissar; a Central American political thriller; and a detective story of sorts about the death of a painter. In four accompanying essays, Ambler shares intriguing anecdotes from different phases of his career, offering unique insight into his writing process. This intriguing and varied collection is a perfect introduction to the life and writing of one of the twentieth century’s greatest thriller writers.