Smith and Jones [Hardcover]

Nicholas Monsarrat (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1989

Within the precarious conditions of the Cold War, diplomats Smith and Jones are not to be trusted. But although their files demonstrate evidence of numerous indiscretions and drunkenness, they have friends in high places who ensure that this doesn't count against them, and they are sent across the Iron Curtain. However, when they defect, the threat of absolute treachery means that immediate and effective action has to be taken. At all costs and by whatever means, Smith and Jones must be silenced.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Nicholas Monsarrat was born in Liverpool and educated at Cambridge University, where he studied law. His career as a solicitor encountered a swift end when he decided to leave Liverpool for London, with a half-finished manuscript under his arm and £40 in his pocket. His first book to attract attention was the largely autobiographical 'This is the Schoolroom'. During World War II he joined the Royal Navy and served in corvettes. His war experience provided the framework for the novel 'HMS Marlborough will enter Harbour', one of his best known books. 'The Cruel Sea' was made into a classic film starring Jack Hawkins. Established as a top name writer, Monsarrat's career concluded with 'The Master Mariner'. Well known for his concise story telling and tense narrative, he became one of the most successful novelists of the twentieth century, whose rich and varied collection bears the hallmarks of a truly gifted writer. A professional who gives us our money's worth. The entertainment value is high' - Daily Telegraph --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Amereon Ltd (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891903496
• ISBN-13: 978-0891903499
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,401,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting..., September 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Smith and Jones (Hardcover)

What does a Security officer do when diplomats who are in his particular charge decide to defect? The case of "Smith" and "Jones" shook two continents. And what it did to the special assigned to them was something else again.

Blood-chilling...based around the Cold War era.

I highly enjoyed reading "Smith and Jones."

Monsarrat has created very interesting characters AND a very unique storyline.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I saw most of it coming...., September 18, 2000

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A. K. Berger "filburt_girl" (Nebraska, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith and Jones (Hardcover)

This book is advertised, as being a "puzzling mystery" but it really isn't. There really isn't even a "puzzle" to solve, only one factor is left out of the book, and the reader has to figure out what it is. I am very bad at figuring out endings to mysetry novels, but this one was so painfully obvious. The plot was interesting, and the characters well-developed, but it is also outdated, and littered with Cold War paranoia. If you're looking for a "puzzling mystery" please don't read this book.