The Confidential Agent
by Graham Greene
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Heinemann, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Confidential Agent by Graham Greene First Edition Heinemann 1939. No previous owner's name inscriptions or markings. Contents are clean and unblemished throughout and without foxing. Covers are VG+ and without bumping to corners. A bright copy. "The Confidential Agent" by Graham Greene is a gripping espionage novel set during the Spanish Civil War. The story follows D., a foreigner and a confidential agent, who navigates war-torn England to secure vital coal for his country. Battling deception and mistrust, D. encounters Rose, a young woman caught in the political turmoil. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, forming an unlikely alliance that blurs the lines between loyalty and betrayal. Amidst air raids and treacherous landscapes, D. must confront personal demons while striving to fulfill his mission. Greene's masterful storytelling delves into themes of love, trust, and the human spirit in times of chaos.
Synopsis
Graham Greene (1904-1991) worked as a journalist and critic, and was later employed by the foreign office. His many books include The Third Man , The Comedians and Travels with My Aunt . He is the subject of an acclaimed three-volume biography by Norman Sherry.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007498
- Title
- The Confidential Agent
- Author
- Graham Greene
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1939
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Confidential Agent by Graham Greene First Edition Heinemann 1939
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