Furst makes idealism, heroism, and sacrifice believable and real.This book is more than just a beautiful look at the night sky. Babak Tafreshi has gathered over 34 photographers from 20 countries to contribute over 200 stunning images of distant galaxies, planets, and once-in-a-lifetime celestial events. Thrilling." -Herbert Mitgang, Chicago Tribune "With the authority of solid research and a true fascination for his material, Mr. The novel is full of keen dialogue and witty commentary. an absorbing glimpse into the moral maze of espionage." -Richard Eder, Los Angeles Times " is the world of Eric Ambler, the pioneering British author of classic World War II espionage fiction. Superb." -The Boston Globe " earns a comparison with the serious entertainments of Graham Greene and John le Carré. Furst makes idealism, heroism, and sacrifice believable and real." -David Walton, The Dallas Morning News From the Trade Paperback edition., "First-rate research collaborates with first-rate imagination. Furst makes idealism, heroism, and sacrifice believable and real." -David Walton, The Dallas Morning News, "First-rate research collaborates with first-rate imagination.Superb." -The Boston Globe " earns a comparison with the serious entertainments of Graham Greene and John le Carré.Gripping, beautifully detailed.an absorbing glimpse into the moral maze of espionage." -Richard Eder, Los Angeles Times " is the world of Eric Ambler, the pioneering British author of classic World War II espionage fiction.The novel is full of keen dialogue and witty commentary.hrilling." -Herbert Mitgang, Chicago Tribune "With the authority of solid research and a true fascination for his material, Mr. Furst makes idealism, heroism, and sacrifice believable and real." -David Walton, The Dallas Morning News, "First-rate research collaborates with first-rate imagination.Superb." -The Boston Globe " earns a comparison with the serious entertainments of Graham Greene and John le Carr.Gripping, beautifully detailed.an absorbing glimpse into the moral maze of espionage." -Richard Eder, Los Angeles Times " is the world of Eric Ambler, the pioneering British author of classic World War II espionage fiction.The novel is full of keen dialogue and witty commentary.hrilling." -Herbert Mitgang, Chicago Tribune "With the authority of solid research and a true fascination for his material, Mr. "First-rate research collaborates with first-rate imagination.Superb." -The Boston Globe " earns a comparison with the serious entertainments of Graham Greene and John le Carré.Gripping, beautifully detailed.an absorbing glimpse into the moral maze of espionage." -Richard Eder, Los Angeles Times " is the world of Eric Ambler, the pioneering British author of classic World War II espionage fiction.The novel is full of keen dialogue and witty commentary.hrilling." -Herbert Mitgang, Chicago Tribune "With the authority of solid research and a true fascination for his material, Mr. Furst makes idealism, heroism, and sacrifice believable and real." -David Walton, The Dallas Morning News an absorbing glimpse into the moral maze of espionage." -Richard Eder, Los Angeles Times " The World at Night ] is the world of Eric Ambler, the pioneering British author of classic World War II espionage fiction. Praise for The World at Night " The World at Night ] earns a comparison with the serious entertainments of Graham Greene and John le Carr. Here is a brilliant re-creation of France-its spirit in the moment of defeat, its valor in the moment of rebirth. A simple mission, but it goes wrong, and Casson realizes he must gamble everything-his career, the woman he loves, life itself. When he's offered the chance to take part in an operation of the British secret service, this idealism gives him the courage to say yes. Somewhere inside Casson, though, is a stubborn romantic streak. The civilized, upper-class life of film producer Jean Casson is derailed by the German occupation of Paris, but Casson learns that with enough money, compromise, and connections, one need not deny oneself the pleasures of Parisian life. "First-rate research collaborates with first-rate imagination.
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