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Epitaph for a Spy: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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When Josef Vadassy arrives at the Hotel de la Reserve at the end of his Riviera holiday, he is simply looking forward to a few more days of relaxation before returning to Paris. But in St. Gatien, on the eve of World War II, everyone is suspect–the American brother and sister, the expatriate Brits, and the German gentleman traveling under at least one assumed name. When the film he drops off at the chemist reveals photographs he has not taken, Vadassy finds himself the object of intense suspicion. The result is anything but the rest he had been hoping for.

Quick facts about Epitaph for a Spy

  • Title: Epitaph for a Spy
  • Author: Eric Ambler
  • First published: 1938
  • Genre: fiction, language teachers, photographers
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3297230W

Where to read Epitaph for a Spy

Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Epitaph for a Spy about?

When Josef Vadassy arrives at the Hotel de la Reserve at the end of his Riviera holiday, he is simply looking forward to a few more days of relaxation before returning to Paris.

Who wrote Epitaph for a Spy?

Epitaph for a Spy was written by Eric Ambler.

When was Epitaph for a Spy published?

Epitaph for a Spy was first published in 1938.

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