White Eagles Over Serbia

Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated author of The Alexandria Quartet.

Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated of The Alexandria Quartet, perfect for fans of John le Carre.

'A spellbinder . Desperately exciting.' Daily Telegraph

Methuen is a seasoned British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of a break - but he can't resist an assignment to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. A fellow British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a guerrilla gang of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a life-and-death struggle, pursued by both the royalists and Communists alike .

Inspired by Lawrence Durrell's own experiences in the British Foreign Office, White Eagles Over Serbia is a classic Cold War espionage thriller: a white-knuckle adventure perfect for fans of John le Carre and Graham Greene.

'Exceptionally well written [and] brings back memories of boyhood classics.' Sunday Times
'Vivid . Beautiful descriptions . Carries us expertly from one excitement to another.' Punch

What Readers Are Saying:
'All spy-novel fans should read this wonderful mysterious portrayal of post-war Balkans. Read it now!'
'A very good espionage / thriller novel . Fantastic descriptions of the post war Yugoslav atmosphere . Durrell could have given LeCarre some competition.'
'As a setting for adventure and intrigue, the mountains in post-WWII Serbia, are unparalleled.'
'A good old fashioned spy romp over the mountains.'
'A spy thriller very much in the British Boys Own style . Superlative.'

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