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The Small Back Room

Pages
208
Published
1944
Language
English

Synopsis

Sammy Rice, a brilliant but alcoholic scientist, is tasked with disarming a new German booby trap during World War II. Battling his own demons and the pressures of his demanding job, Sammy must navigate the dangerous world of military intelligence and personal relationships. His mission becomes a race against time, forcing him to confront his past and make difficult choices under immense stress.

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About the author

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Nigel Balchin

Nigel Marlin Balchin was an English psychologist and author, particularly known for his novels written during and immediately after World War II: Darkness Falls from the Air, The Small Back Room and Mine Own Executioner.