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.
The Small Back Room

The Small Back Room
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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The Small Back RoomUnknown, 1976
208 pages
TandemISBN: 97804261759024 editions available





























