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The tightrope men: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The tightrope men by Desmond Bagley: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Giles Denison's life is turned upside down when he awakes to find himself in a luxurious hotel in Oslo and, peering into the bathroom mirror, discovers the face of another man! He has been kidnapped from his flat in London and transformed into famous Finnish scientist, Dr Harold Feltham Meyrick. Compelled to adjust to his new persona (including meeting his daughter) and to play out the role assigned to him by his captors, he embarks on a dangerous escapade from Norway to Finland and across the border into Soviet Russia.

Quick facts about The tightrope men

  • Title: The tightrope men
  • Author: Desmond Bagley
  • First published: 1973
  • Genre: fiction in english, large type books, mystery
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3917432W

Where to read The tightrope men

The tightrope men by Desmond Bagley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The tightrope men about?

Giles Denison's life is turned upside down when he awakes to find himself in a luxurious hotel in Oslo and, peering into the bathroom mirror, discovers the face of another man! He has been kidnapped from his flat in London and transformed into famous Finnish scientist, Dr Harold

Who wrote The tightrope men?

The tightrope men was written by Desmond Bagley.

When was The tightrope men published?

The tightrope men was first published in 1973.

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