Rollo Martins' usual line is the writing of cheap paperback Westerns under the name of Buck Dexter. But when his old friend Harry Lime invites him to Vienna, he jumps at the chance. With exactly five pounds in his pocket, he arrives only just in time to make it to his friend's funeral. The victim of an apparently banal street accident, the late Mr. Lime, it seems, had been the focus of a criminal investigation, suspected of nothing less than being "the worst racketeer who ever made a dirty living in this city." Martins is determined to clear his friend's name, and begins an investigation of his own...
Graham Greene
Graham Greene was an English novelist known for his masterpiece "The Quiet American," which explores political and moral dilemmas. His writing style is characterized by psychological depth and moral ambiguity. Greene's work often delves into themes of betrayal, faith, and the human condition, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.