This treasure published in 1939 is an absolutely cracking thriller. An unnamed British aristocrat is captured in an unnamed European country attempting to assassinate its leader. From here he manages to escape and make his way back to England where the adventure really starts.
There is a similarity to "The 39 Steps" but this is much darker with our hero willing to do anything to survive, he does not hamper himself with the British rules of fair play, he has a reason for his actions and he will not be at peace until he has completed what he sets out to do.
This is very very good, I found it on a list of "The best of ..." and I am wondering why it has not endured like others from its era as it deserves to. Brilliant writing and not at all dated.
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