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Eric Ambler
ISBN 9780241606179
Rs. 798
Penguin Essentials
A Kind of Anger
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy classic espionage thrillers and media satire
Lucia Bernardi disappeared after her lover's murder in a Swiss villa, taking crucial papers from the crime scene. Sought by police for the killing, by tabloids for her story, and by the true murderers for the documents, Lucia is nowhere to be found. Until disgraced reporter Piet Maas discovers her in hiding in the south of France. Maas faces a critical choice: publish her sensational story, thereby reviving his career but ensuring her death, or participate in her risky extortion scheme, gambling both their lives for potential profit.Why You Should Read? Explore a compelling blend of classic espionage with a sharp satire on paparazzi culture and sensationalist media. Follow a disgraced reporter's moral conflict as he navigates loyalty, ambition, and the dangerous pursuit of truth. Unravel a mystery involving a vanished woman, a high-stakes murder, and secrets that could cost lives. Experience the intricate plotting and suspenseful narrative that define Eric Ambler's acclaimed thrillers.
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- Classic espionage thriller by Eric Ambler
- Satire on paparazzi culture and sensationalist media
- Moral conflict of a disgraced reporter
- High-stakes murder and missing documents
- Suspenseful narrative with intricate plotting
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What is the main plot of the book?
Lucia Bernardi disappears after her lover's murder, taking crucial papers. Reporter Piet Maas finds her in hiding and must decide whether to publish her story or join her risky extortion scheme.
Who is the author?
Eric Ambler, known for his acclaimed thrillers.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores moral conflict, media sensationalism, espionage, and the dangerous pursuit of truth.
Is this book part of a series?
No, it is a standalone novel.