Honourable Intentions - Softcover

Lyall, Gavin

4.2

133 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340750774 ISBN 13: 9780340750773

Publisher: Coronet, 2000

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When Grover Langhorn is arrested by London police he claims that if he is extradited to France, where he allegedly set fire to the Prefecture, he and his mother will announce publicly that he's the illegitimate son of King George. An honourable King must be saved from himself. It's a delicate affair which requires the skills of Britain's recently formed Secret Service Bureau. Captain Matthew Ranklin and O'Gilroy are brought in to check out the claims and as Ranklin begins to expose the truth behind the concealed facts, he realises there's no fire without an awful lot of smoke...

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Review:

The novel is cunningly crafted, full of action, and it captures the atmosphere of the time perfectly (Daily Telegraph)

Excellent addition to the genre...engrossing...
convincing

(Daily Express)

Another of Lyall's polished pieces about the early days of British espionage (Literary Review)

A great read...satisfying plot...one of this year's unputdownable thrillers (Sunday Telegraph)

Anything written by Gavin Lyall is bound to be original, intelligent and well-written (The Times Literary Supplement)

Gripping...a very well-crafted period piece (Times Literary Supplement)

Book Description:

An exciting thriller which brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the world of secrets and intrigue in the early days of modern espionage.

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