White Eagles Over Serbia

Kirjan White Eagles Over Serbia (2021) on kirjoittanut Lawrence Durrell. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Faber Faber. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 208 sivua ja se on nidottu.

Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated of The Alexandria Quartet, perfect for fans of John le Carre. 'A spellbinder . .. Desperately exciting. ' Daily TelegraphMethuen is a seasoned British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of a break - but he can't resist an assignment to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. A fellow British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a guerrilla gang of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a life-and-death struggle, pursued by both the royalists and Communists alike . .. Inspired by Lawrence Durrell's own experiences in the British Foreign Office, White Eagles Over Serbia is a classic Cold War espionage thriller: a white-knuckle adventure perfect for fans of John le Carre and Graham Greene. 'Exceptionally well written [and] brings back memories of boyhood classics. ' Sunday Times'Vivid . .. Beautiful descriptions . .. Carries us expertly from one excitement to another. ' PunchWhat Readers Are Saying:'All spy-novel fans should read this wonderful mysterious portrayal of post-war Balkans. Read it now! ''A very good espionage / thriller novel . .. Fantastic descriptions of the post war Yugoslav atmosphere . .. Durrell could have given LeCarre some competition. ''As a setting for adventure and intrigue, the mountains in post-WWII Serbia, are unparalleled. ''A good old fashioned spy romp over the mountains. ''A spy thriller very much in the British Boys Own style . .. Superlative. '