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Inspired by Maughams's own experiences as a British secret agent in World War I, this series of stories features a fictional spy, John Ashenden, whose dangerous assignments entangle him with traitors, assassins and beautiful but treacherous women.
Genre: Thriller
Genre: Thriller
Praise for this book
"The modern writer who has influenced me most." - George Orwell
"A fine narrative craft... an author who has always been completely, honestly himself." - J B Priestley
"A fine narrative craft... an author who has always been completely, honestly himself." - J B Priestley
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