Penguin 1st Edition, published 1943.
Set in a world that has lost the comfort of national identity and individualism, this is a powerful and unusual love story told by one of the 20th century's greatest writers. Anthony Farrant is back home after lying and cheating his way through one job after another in the Far East. When his adoring sister Kate sets him up with a role in Stockholm as bodyguard to her boss and lover, megalomaniac financier Krogh, Anthony seems set on a path to redemption. But when he receives orders from Krogh that offend his own sense of decency, he begins to leak information to a down-at-heel journalist: a decision that will cost Anthony much more than just his job.
Condition grading: Fair. Ring mark, damage, small scuffs and creases to front cover. Light creases to rear cover with damage down spine sections. Losses to spine section which has been reglued. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1943.
Set in a world that has lost the comfort of national identity and individualism, this is a powerful and unusual love story told by one of the 20th century's greatest writers. Anthony Farrant is back home after lying and cheating his way through one job after another in the Far East. When his adoring sister Kate sets him up with a role in Stockholm as bodyguard to her boss and lover, megalomaniac financier Krogh, Anthony seems set on a path to redemption. But when he receives orders from Krogh that offend his own sense of decency, he begins to leak information to a down-at-heel journalist: a decision that will cost Anthony much more than just his job.
Condition grading: Fair. Ring mark, damage, small scuffs and creases to front cover. Light creases to rear cover with damage down spine sections. Losses to spine section which has been reglued. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
