Overview
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 of John 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] brings 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.''
- | Author: Lawrence Durrell
- | Publisher: Faber & Faber
- | Publication Date: Jun 17, 2021
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780571362431
- | ISBN-10: 0571362435
