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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 ofJohn le Carre.'A spellbinder... Desperately exciting.'(Daily Telegraph) Methuen 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 bring[s] back memories of boyhood classics.'Sunday Times'Vivid... Beautiful descriptions... Carries us expertly from one excitement to another.'Punch What 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.' |
