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A Coffin for Dimitrios

A Coffin for Dimitrios

EspionageMystery
Pages
320
Published
1939
Language
English

Synopsis

When author Charles Latimer learns that the notorious criminal Dimitrios has been found dead in Istanbul, he becomes intrigued. What starts as a simple investigation to piece together Dimitrios's life quickly pulls Latimer into a dangerous world of espionage, drugs, and assassination across the Balkans. This classic thriller explores how an ordinary man can get caught in extraordinary, perilous circumstances.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousAtmosphericThought-Provoking
Morally GreyReluctant Hero

Genres

Espionage Mystery Spy Suspense Thriller Literary Fiction

About the author

E
Eric Ambler

Eric Clifford Ambler OBE was an influential British author of thrillers, in particular spy novels who introduced a new realism to the genre. He also worked as a screenwriter. Ambler used the pseudonym Eliot Reed for books co-written with Charles Rodda. Source: Wikipedia

Characters

Charles LatimerProtagonist
DimitriosAntagonist
All characters in A Coffin for Dimitrios

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series?

    The protagonist Charles Latimer also appears in the later novel The Intercom Conspiracy, though this book functions as a self-contained narrative.

  • Are there any film adaptations of this story?

    A 1944 film adaptation titled The Mask of Dimitrios exists, which features Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet in prominent roles.

  • Was this book inspired by real events?

    The author drew inspiration for the narrative from his personal discussions with Turkish exiles he encountered in Montparnasse.