The Book of Spies

Here is an extraordinary collection of the world's best literary espionage, selected by Alan Furst, a contemporary master of the genre.The Book of Spiesbrings us the aristocratic intrigues ofThe Scarlet Pimpernel,in which French emigres duel with Robespierre's secret service; the savage political realities of the 1930s in Eric Ambler's classicA Coffin for Dimitrios; the ordinary (well, almost) citizens of John le Carre'sThe Russia House, who are drawn into Cold War spy games; and the 1950s Vietnam of Graham Greene'sThe Quiet American, with its portrait of American idealismandduplicity. Drawing on acknowledged classics and rediscovered treasures,A Book of Spiesdelivers literate entertainment and excitement on every page.

<b>ALAN FURST</b> is widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel. He is the author of <b>Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, </b>and<b> Blood of Victory</b>, all of which are available as Random House Trade Paperbacks. Born in New York, he has lived for long periods in France, especially Paris. He now lives on Long Island, New York.