The Robespierre Serial
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of historical espionage fiction, The Robespierre Serial chronicles the dangerous world of Cold War intrigue through the eyes of a seasoned intelligence operative drawn into a labyrinthine conspiracy with roots stretching back to the French Revolution. Nicholas Luard constructs a taut, suspenseful narrative that uncovers layers of deception across time, weaving together historical myth and modern tradecraft with assured, atmospheric prose. The story moves at a relentless pace, presenting a cast of morally complex characters who navigate a shadowy landscape of betrayal, ideology, and survival. Luard, himself a co-founder of the Establishment Club and a figure deeply embedded in the world of British intelligence culture, brings an insider's authority to the tradecraft and tension that propel the plot forward. Fans of John le Carré and Frederick Forsyth will find in this novel the same brooding intelligence and geopolitical menace that defines the very best of the genre.
Author: Nicholas Luard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Book Club Associates, London
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of historical espionage fiction, The Robespierre Serial chronicles the dangerous world of Cold War intrigue through the eyes of a seasoned intelligence operative drawn into a labyrinthine conspiracy with roots stretching back to the French Revolution. Nicholas Luard constructs a taut, suspenseful narrative that uncovers layers of deception across time, weaving together historical myth and modern tradecraft with assured, atmospheric prose. The story moves at a relentless pace, presenting a cast of morally complex characters who navigate a shadowy landscape of betrayal, ideology, and survival. Luard, himself a co-founder of the Establishment Club and a figure deeply embedded in the world of British intelligence culture, brings an insider's authority to the tradecraft and tension that propel the plot forward. Fans of John le Carré and Frederick Forsyth will find in this novel the same brooding intelligence and geopolitical menace that defines the very best of the genre.