Books like Tremor of Intent by Anthony Burgess
Denis Hillier, an aging British secret agent based in Yugoslavia, faces a career‑threatening mission: retrieve his former school friend Roper, who has defected to the USSR and risen to prominence as a top Soviet scientist. Hillier’s urgent task—to bring Roper back to England or lose his lucrative retirement bonus—drives a relentless pursuit across borders. The novel blends intrigue with sharp social commentary, presenting a cast of vivid characters, including Roper’s German prostitute wife, the enigmatic Miss Devi and her Tamil love treatise, and the larger‑than‑life Mr. Theodorescu, an international clandestine broker and gourmand. Through a stark portrayal of espionage and moral ambiguity, Anthony Burgess delivers a tense, complex narrative that juxtaposes serious political stakes with moments of absurdity and human frailty.
First publish date: August 12, 1969
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Anthony Burgess
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