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Artillery of Lies
by Derek Robinson
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macmillan, 1991. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 9.5" by 6.5". None. A first edition of Derek Robinson's sequel to his espionage novel 'The Eldorado Network'. This first edition of Booker prize nominated author Derek Robinson's sequel to the darkly humorous espionage novel 'The Eldorado Network', 'Artillery of Lies' continues the story of Luis Cabrillo who concocts a plan to double-cross the German Intelligence service in favour of the British during World War Two. The audacious operation of Cabrillo in these novels is inspired by the real-life figure of Juan Pujol Garcia, who was awarded both the Iron Cross for his services to Germany, and an MBE for his contribution to Britain's war effort. First edition, first printing, in dustwrapper. Sequel to 'The Eldorado Network'. An incredible story based in reality, Robinson mixes his black humour and wit into this tale of espionage and intrigue. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart, with only minor shelfwear to the head of the spine of the book, and minor handling marks and shelfwear to the head and tail of the spine and extremities of the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with some age-toning. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 668H25
- Title
- Artillery of Lies
- Author
- Derek Robinson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- Derek Robinson Artillery of Lies The Eldorado Network First Edition Artillery of Lies Espionage Juan Pujol García
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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