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Len Deighton

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9780241505342

Rs. 798

Penguin Modern Classics

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An Expensive Place to Die

An Expensive Place to Die

Who it's for: fans of espionage thrillers and 1960s settings

In the vibrant and decadent Paris of the 1960s, a private clinic on Avenue Foch offers the city’s elite a taste of the forbidden, providing psychedelic drugs and sexual favors while secretly filming them for blackmail. A bespectacled British spy, initially on a seemingly straightforward mission, soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous game with unknown rules, where even winning could be deadly. This gripping thriller plunges readers into a world of espionage, deceit, and the hedonistic underbelly of high society.Why You Should Read? Experience a gripping thriller set in the glamorous yet dangerous world of 1960s Paris. Navigate a complex plot with unexpected twists and a protagonist caught in a web of deceit. Perfect for fans of espionage novels and those who enjoy a fast-paced, suspenseful read. Gain a unique glimpse into the secretive and hedonistic high society of the era. About the AuthorLen Deighton is a renowned British author celebrated for his espionage novels and historical fiction. His distinctive writing style, characterized by intricate plots and realistic portrayals of spycraft, has earned him a dedicated readership. Deighton's works often delve into the moral ambiguities of intelligence work and the psychological toll on its practitioners, making him a master of the genre.

Highlights

  • Set in the decadent Paris of the 1960s
  • Features a private clinic offering drugs and sexual favors
  • Involves secret filming for blackmail
  • A spy thriller with a complex, dangerous plot
  • By Len Deighton, a renowned espionage author

Themes

Espionage · Blackmail · Deceit · Hedonism · High society

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Category Fiction
ISBN 9780241505342
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000110065

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Questions about this book

What is the setting of the book?

The book is set in Paris in the 1960s, focusing on the city's elite and a private clinic on Avenue Foch.

What is the main plot?

A British spy investigates a clinic that provides drugs and sexual favors while secretly filming clients for blackmail, leading him into a dangerous game.

Who is the author?

The author is Len Deighton, a British writer known for espionage novels and historical fiction.

What genre is this book?

It is a fiction thriller, specifically in the espionage genre.