Penguin Main Series 1895. 1st Edition, 1963.
In a small continental country civil war is raging. Once a lecturer in medieval French, now a government agent, D is a scarred stranger in England, sent on a mission to buy coal at any price. Initially, this seems to be a matter of straightforward negotiation, but soon, implicated in murder, accused of possessing false documents and theft, held responsible for the death of a young woman, D becomes a hunted man, tormented by allegiances, doubts and love.
Condition grading: Very Good. Light crease to top right corner of front cover. Minor wear to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 1895. 1st Edition, 1963.
In a small continental country civil war is raging. Once a lecturer in medieval French, now a government agent, D is a scarred stranger in England, sent on a mission to buy coal at any price. Initially, this seems to be a matter of straightforward negotiation, but soon, implicated in murder, accused of possessing false documents and theft, held responsible for the death of a young woman, D becomes a hunted man, tormented by allegiances, doubts and love.
Condition grading: Very Good. Light crease to top right corner of front cover. Minor wear to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
