by Alan Furst (Author)
Paris 1940. The civilised, upper-class life of film producer Jean Casson ends with the German occupation of the city. Out of money and almost out of luck, Casson attempts to work with a German film company but finds himself drawn into the dark world of espionage and double agents. More used to evading jealous husbands than the secret police, Casson beomes a reluctant spy, torn between honour, patriotism, love and survival.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 07 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 0753818329
ISBN 13: 9780753818329
Book Overview: First time in Phoenix paperback for this highly acclaimed thriller - published alongside the paperback of Dark Voyage Furst is so renowned a writer that he was even used in the Absolut advertising campaign - Absolut Furst 'Furst is a master...There is unlikely to be a more engrossing read this year' Time Out 'Casson is one of the best-drawn characters in recent fiction. The World at Night is a brilliant piece of atmospheric writing' Daily Telegraph 'Furst has an eye and ear for the feel of the 1940s in occupied Europe. The sights, sounds and colours are all authentic. A minor masterpiece' The Times