Brock And The Defector
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Good — bright yellow cover with no tears but some light wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact and solid.
A gripping crime thriller, Brock and the Defector is the second novel in John Bingham's series set against the atmospheric backdrop of a cathedral town. The story masterfully combines the gritty procedural work of police detective Brock with the shadowy, tension-laden world of Cold War espionage. Bingham, himself a former MI5 officer and one of the inspirations for John le Carré's George Smiley, brings an authoritative authenticity to his portrayal of spycraft and deception. The narrative unfolds with the measured, intelligent pacing of a writer who understands the real mechanics of intelligence work, making it a standout entry in British crime and espionage fiction.
Author: John Bingham
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Gollancz
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Good — bright yellow cover with no tears but some light wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact and solid.
A gripping crime thriller, Brock and the Defector is the second novel in John Bingham's series set against the atmospheric backdrop of a cathedral town. The story masterfully combines the gritty procedural work of police detective Brock with the shadowy, tension-laden world of Cold War espionage. Bingham, himself a former MI5 officer and one of the inspirations for John le Carré's George Smiley, brings an authoritative authenticity to his portrayal of spycraft and deception. The narrative unfolds with the measured, intelligent pacing of a writer who understands the real mechanics of intelligence work, making it a standout entry in British crime and espionage fiction.