Description: Published by New York Knopf 1939, 1940. Copyright is 1939 (stated) and publisher line reads Knopf 1940. Book in good condition with previous owner's name inked on first blank page. Dustjacket is price clipped with small open tears at edges and top and bottom of spine and larger 1/2in tear at front lower corner."Cause for Alarm" by Eric Ambler is a gripping espionage thriller that immerses readers in the tense atmosphere of pre-World War II Europe. The story follows the life of an Englishman named Mr. F. S. N. "Rufus" Godwin, who becomes unwittingly entangled in a web of intrigue when he takes a job at a munitions factory in Italy. As he navigates the complexities of his new environment, he uncovers a conspiracy involving spies and political machinations, forcing him to confront the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal. Ambler's masterful storytelling combines a keen sense of character with sharp social commentary, highlighting the paranoia and uncertainty of the era while exploring themes of moral ambiguity and the impact of war on ordinary lives.
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Binding: Hardcover
Author: Eric Ambler
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Subject: Literature & Fiction
