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Post-war Vienna, intrigue, friendship's dark side.
If you're into classic tales blended with mystery and ethical quandaries, "The Third Man" might just be the book you'll talk about for weeks. Graham Greene's exploration of loyalty and corruption set against the gritty backdrop of a city divided by war will cling to you. The novel's atmosphere is as intriguing as its plot, making it a must-read for those who appreciate literature that not only entertains but also prompts deep reflection.
- Audie Award for Mystery (1999)
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ISBN: 9780140286823
Authors:
Graham Greene
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1999-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 15749 readers)
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Rollo Martins' usual line is the writing of cheap paperback Westerns under the name of Buck Dexter. But when his old friend Harry Lime invites him to Vienna, he jumps at the chance. With exactly five pounds in his pocket, he arrives only just in time to make it to his friend's funeral. The victim of an apparently banal street accident, the late Mr. Lime, it seems, had been the focus of a criminal investigation, suspected of nothing less than being "the worst racketeer who ever made a dirty living in this city." Martins is determined to clear his friend's name, and begins an investigation of his own...
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Post-war Vienna, intrigue, friendship's dark side.
If you're into classic tales blended with mystery and ethical quandaries, "The Third Man" might just be the book you'll talk about for weeks. Graham Greene's exploration of loyalty and corruption set against the gritty backdrop of a city divided by war will cling to you. The novel's atmosphere is as intriguing as its plot, making it a must-read for those who appreciate literature that not only entertains but also prompts deep reflection.
- Audie Award for Mystery (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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