It is 1940 and Mr Graham, a quietly-spoken engineer and arms expert, has just finished high-level talks with the Turkish government. And now somebody wants him dead. The previous night three shots were fired at him as he stepped into his hotel room, so, terrified, he escapes in secret on a passenger steamer from Istanbul. As he journeys home � alongside, among others, an entrancing French dancer, an unkempt trader, a mysterious German doctor and a small, brutal man in a crumpled suit � he enters a nightmarish world where friend and foe are indistinguishable. Graham can try to run, but he may not be able to hide for much longer �
Eric Ambler
Eric Ambler was a British author known for his groundbreaking spy novels that revolutionized the genre. His most famous work, "The Mask of Dimitrios," introduced a new level of depth and complexity to espionage fiction. Ambler's realistic portrayal of characters and intricate plots have influenced countless writers in the genre.
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