Penguin Main Series 695. 1st Edition, 1949.
Rogue Male is one of the classic thrillers of the 20th century. An Englishman plans to assassinate the dictator of a European country. But he is foiled at the last moment and falls into the hands of ruthless and inventive torturers. They devise for him an ingenious and diplomatic death but, for once, they bungle the job and he escapes. But England provides no safety from his pursuers - and the Rogue Male must strip away all the trappings of status and civilization as the hunter becomes a hunted animal.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Damage to top right corner of front cover. Some wear to other cover corners. Some wear to spine with top section missing. Pencil inscription to title page. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 695. 1st Edition, 1949.
Rogue Male is one of the classic thrillers of the 20th century. An Englishman plans to assassinate the dictator of a European country. But he is foiled at the last moment and falls into the hands of ruthless and inventive torturers. They devise for him an ingenious and diplomatic death but, for once, they bungle the job and he escapes. But England provides no safety from his pursuers - and the Rogue Male must strip away all the trappings of status and civilization as the hunter becomes a hunted animal.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Damage to top right corner of front cover. Some wear to other cover corners. Some wear to spine with top section missing. Pencil inscription to title page. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
