A Coffin for Dimitrios by Eric Ambler Hardcover Reader's Digest 2020 (LIKE NEW)

Description: PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT A Coffin for Dimitrios by Eric Ambler, Hardcover - Reader's Digest 2020. English crime novelist Charles Latimer is travelling in Istanbul when he makes the acquaintance of police inspector Colonel Haki. It is from him that he first hears of the mysterious Dimitrios - an infamous master criminal, long wanted by the law, whose body has just been fished out of the Bosphorus. Fascinated by the story, Latimer decides to retrace Dimitrios's steps across Europe to gather material for a new book. But, as he gradually discovers more about his subject's shadowy history, fascination tips over into obsession. And, in entering Dimitrios's criminal underworld, Latimer realizes that his own life may be on the line. About the AuthorEric Ambler is often said to have invented the modern suspense novel. Beginning in 1936, he wrote a series of novels that introduced ordinary protagonists thrust into political intrigues they were ill prepared to deal with. These novels were touted for their realism, and Ambler established himself as a thriller writer of depth and originality. In the process he paved the way for such writers as John Le Carre, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum. He was awarded four Gold Daggers and a Diamond Dagger from The Crime Writers Association, named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers Association, and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. In addition to his novels, Ambler wrote a number of screenplays, including A Night to Remember and The Cruel Sea, which won him an Academy Award nomination. Condition:- Pre-owned book with Like New condition with dust jacket. An apparent unread copy in excellent condition. Cover intact, pages are clean and are not marred by notes or fold or any kind. From a clean home that smoke free and pet free!- See pictures attached. What you see is what you get. - Fast handling shipping.- No return accepted. Thank you for checking my listings.

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