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During the French Indochina War, British journalist Thomas Fowler finds himself entangled in a complicated triangle with his Vietnamese mistress Phuong and the idealistic American Pyle. Pyle's fervent belief in American geopolitical ideals drives him to influence events, leading to personal tragedy and far‑reaching consequences for the two others. Written before U.S. involvement in Vietnam, the novel offers a sharply portrayed British perspective on the conflict and its political undercurrents, while delving into themes of love, idealism, and moral ambiguity.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Drama
Authors: Graham Greene
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