State of Siege
by Ambler, Eric
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- Condition
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Westfield, New York, United States
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Alfred A. Knopf, 1956. Hardcover. Fine. 1st US printing in a near fine unclipped DJ
Synopsis
Eric Ambler is often said to have invented the modern suspense novel. Beginning in 1937, he wrote a series of novels that were touted for their realism, in which he introduced ordinary protagonists who are thrust into political intrigue they are ill prepared to deal with. In the process he paved the way for such writers as John Le Carre, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum. He was awarded four Gold Daggers and a Diamond Dagger from The Crime Writers Association, named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers Association, and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. In addition to his novels, Ambler wrote a number of screenplays, including Rebecca , which he collaborated on with his wife, Joan Harrison. Eric Ambler died in 1998.
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- Mumpsimus Books (US)
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- 16101
- Title
- State of Siege
- Author
- Ambler, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Date Published
- 1956
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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