The Confidential Agent

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The Confidential Agent (1939) is a thriller novel by British author Graham Greene. "D", a patriot from a country suffering a civil war is in England to secure a coal contract with Lord Benditch that will greatly assist the loyalist cause. It was adapted to the radio program Escape on April 2, 1949. It was also the basis for a 1945 film starring Charles Boyer, Lauren Bacall and Peter Lorre. In the book the nationality of the agent is not stated; i... more
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Graham Greene

Graham Greene, OM, CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English author, playwright and literary critic. His works explore the ambivalent moral and political issues of the modern world. Greene was notable for his ability to combine serious literary acclaim with widespread popularity. Although...

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