{"product_id":"the-book-of-spies-an-anthology-of-literary-espionage-paperback","title":"The Book of Spies: An Anthology of Literary Espionage - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Furst\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAnthony Burgess\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Steinbeck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is an extraordinary collection of the world's best literary espionage, selected by Alan Furst, a contemporary master of the genre. \u003cb\u003eThe Book of Spies\u003c\/b\u003e brings us the aristocratic intrigues of \u003cb\u003eThe Scarlet Pimpernel, \u003c\/b\u003e in which French  migr s duel with Robespierre's secret service; the savage political realities of the 1930s in Eric Ambler's classic \u003cb\u003eA Coffin for Dimitrios\u003c\/b\u003e; the ordinary (well, almost) citizens of John le Carr 's \u003cb\u003eThe Russia House\u003c\/b\u003e, who are drawn into Cold War spy games; and the 1950s Vietnam of Graham Greene's \u003cb\u003eThe Quiet American\u003c\/b\u003e, with its portrait of American idealism \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e duplicity. Drawing on acknowledged classics and rediscovered treasures, \u003cb\u003eA Book of Spies\u003c\/b\u003e delivers literate entertainment and excitement on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is an extraordinary collection of the world's best literary espionage, selected by Alan Furst, a contemporary master of the genre. The Book of Spies brings us the aristocratic intrigues of The Scarlet Pimpernel, in which French emigres duel with Robespierre's secret service; the savage political realities of the 1930s in Eric Ambler's classic A Coffin for Dimitrios; the ordinary (well, almost) citizens of John le Carre's The Russia House, who are drawn into Cold War spy games; and the 1950s Vietnam of Graham Greene's The Quiet American, with its portrait of American idealism \"and duplicity. Drawing on acknowledged classics and rediscovered treasures, A Book of Spies delivers literate entertainment and excitement on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALAN FURST\u003c\/b\u003e is widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel. He is the author of \u003cb\u003eNight Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Blood of Victory\u003c\/b\u003e, all of which are available as Random House Trade Paperbacks. Born in New York, he has lived for long periods in France, especially Paris. He now lives on Long Island, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 8.02 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52557432160563,"sku":"9780375759598","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/LHAZXrvrad9780375759598.webp?v=1761184403","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-book-of-spies-an-anthology-of-literary-espionage-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}