The Untouchable
by Banville, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- F/F-
- ISBN 10
- 0330339311
- ISBN 13
- 9780330339315
- Seller
-
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
London: Picador, 1997 F/F-. 8vo. original black boards gilt in dustwrapper priced £15.99 (a trifle rubbed & creased); pp. [vi (last blank)], 408 (last blank). A near fine copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. F/F-.
Synopsis
Ex-spy Victor Maskell has been retired for twenty years, and decides to write his memoirs, which spur the plot into life. Maskell is loosely based on British art historian and Soviet spy Anthony Blunt. Banville offers a glimpse into the world of those who lead a double life, as in the case of spies. This tale goes beyond the mere facts of espionage to penetrate the intricate heart of the spy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 033245
- Title
- The Untouchable
- Author
- Banville, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - F
- Jacket Condition
- F-
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0330339311
- ISBN 13
- 9780330339315
- Publisher
- Picador
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- John Banville Untouchable Modern Literature Irish Authors
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About the Seller
Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
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Castlemaine, Victoria
About Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
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