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The Light of Day

Pages
219
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

Arthur Simpson, a small-time thief, finds himself in over his head when he's caught stealing from a much more dangerous criminal. Blackmailed into smuggling arms for a major jewel robbery in Turkey, Simpson's situation quickly spirals. When the Turkish police intervene, he's forced to become a reluctant spy, navigating a treacherous world where agreeing to help might just put him in even greater peril.

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About the author

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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

Arthur SimpsonProtagonist
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