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Set in the aftermath of World War II, the novel follows two seasoned intelligence officers whose personal rivalry persists even after the death of the woman who once drew them together. Their clash of loyalties and secrets unfolds amid a landscape of intrigue and moral ambiguity.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Geoffrey Household
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