Towards the end of World War II elements of the German High Command flee to Japan. Could this mean that the war in Europe will end only for the Allies to find resistance in the East to be even fiercer than expected? Dr. Palfrey leaves for the East on a mission of great daring. Disguised as a German officer he seeks ‘The Colony of the Fourth Reich’ believed to be situated in China. His disguise uncovered, he must find a way out with vital information concerning a possible kidnapping that will affect the whole outcome of the war. This story is a truly great espionage thriller.
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Master crime fiction writer John Creasey's near 600 titles have sold more than 80 million copies in over 25 languages under both his own name and ten other pseudonyms. His style varied with each identity and led to him being regarded as a literary phenomena. Amongst the many series written were 'Gideon of Scotland Yard', 'The Toff', 'The Baron', 'Dr. Palfrey' and 'Inspector West', as JJ Marric, Michael Halliday, Patrick Dawlish and others. During his lifetime Creasey enjoyed an ever increasing reputation both in the UK and overseas, especially the USA. This was further enhanced by constant revision of his works in order to assure the best possible be presented to his readers and also by many awards, not least of which was being honoured twice by the Mystery Writers of America, latterly as Grand Master. He also found time to found the Crime Writers Association and become heavily involved in British politics - standing for Parliament and founding a movement based on finding the best professionals in each sphere to run things. 'He leads a field in which Agatha Christie is also a runner.' - Sunday Times.
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Foxing is present on one or more pages. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123648276
Seller: Gadzooks! Books!, Lompoc, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1976 FIRST PRINTING, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION hardcover with dustjacket. NOT an ex-library book. APPEARS UNREAD. Unmarked pages and firm binding. Jacket is shelf-rubbed and shows minor edge wear. This remains a good, sturdy, collectible, first edition copy! Seller Inventory # 6041f
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDGood clean copy no dust jacket. Seller Inventory # dr5fc4497
Seller: Ye Old Bookworm, Odessa, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library; 8vo - 8" to 9" tall; 192 pages; Black boards with tape stains at board edges. No tears. Exlib. With usual markings. A Doctor Palfrey Thriller. States revised edition. Seller Inventory # 3301
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Revised Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 191 pages; Physical desc.: 191 p. Subjects: Terrorism--Prevention--Fiction. Form/Genre: Spy stories. Series: A Doctor Palfrey thriller. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 69437
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Revised Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 191 pages; Physical desc.: 191 p. Subjects: Terrorism--Prevention--Fiction. Form/Genre: Spy stories. Series: A Doctor Palfrey thriller. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 69437
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Walker and Company, 1976. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, 192pp. D/j rubbed and chipped. A fair copy. 0802753388/0.4us . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading). Seller Inventory # 383022
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Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0802753388