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'A work of rare brilliance' The Times Charmer, fabulist and tailor to Panama's rich and powerful, Harry Pendel loves to tell stories. But when the British spy Andrew Osnard - a man of large appetites, for women, information and above all money - walks into his shop, Harry's fantastical inventions take on a life of their own. Soon he finds himself out of his depth in an international game he can never hope to win. Le Carré's savage satire on the espionage trade is set in a corrupt universe without heroes or honour, where the innocent are collateral damage and treachery plays out as tragic farce. 'A tour de force in which almost every convention of the classic spy novel is violated' The New York Times Book Review
PANAMA is the action-filled saga of a man and a nation searchining for their identities.
Romance and history collide in this gripping coming-of-age story set on the eve of the construction of the Panama Canal.
At the turn of the 20th century, Panama is fighting for its separation from Colombian rule. The President of Panama calls upon an American Hero, a Rough Rider for help. President Teddy Roosevelt sends his friend to Panama, a man who falls in love with a Princess. "Who is this man from America; what does he want of us; what does he want of me? I no meet with this - this American," the princess says in her thick Spanish accent. "I am with family." The president surveys the damage, the dead, and the injured in the corridor, and he listens to the voice of this American, the voice of a new friend, a voice of hope - a voice that just might be too late to save him or the princess.
American historian Henry Adams, grandson of one president and great-grandson of another, is looking for Miriam Talbott, a young American student. Miriam is alive in ways Adams can scarcely remember being, but when he goes looking for her, she disappears. When another woman's body is fished out of the Seine and identified as hers, Adams becomes embroiled in the police's attempt to identify the body and in the Panama Canal scandal that threatens to engulf France.
Bestselling author John le Carre--creator of the highly acclaimed George Smiley novels--has once again effortlessly expanded the borders of the spy novel to bring readers an exuberant, tense, heartbreaking, and provoking entertainment straight out of the pages of tomorrow's history. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
In 'Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama' by L. Frank Baum, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the lush landscapes of Panama as they follow the escapades of the adventurous Sam Steele. Known for his imaginative and fantastical writing style, Baum combines elements of travelogue, adventure, and fantasy in this unique literary work. Set in the early 1900s, the book captures the essence of the time period and offers a captivating glimpse into the exotic world of Panama. The vivid descriptions and engaging plot make it a delightful read for fans of adventurous tales. Readers will be transported to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where anything is possible. With its blend of adventure and imagination, 'Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama' is sure to enchant and entertain readers of all ages. L. Frank Baum's creative storytelling and world-building skills shine in this enchanting novel, providing a delightful escape for those seeking a thrilling literary adventure.
It is early 1952 and in Panamá the CIA is using “enhanced chemical interrogations” on former Soviet agents who have come over to the American side. Ostensibly, this is to determine the veracity of the agents, to determine whether they are true walk-ins or if they are, in reality, Soviet plants. But agents are dying under interrogation and Sam is determined to get to the bottom of it all. And what he eventually finds appears to be a conspiracy to protect the identity of an American turncoat hidden somewhere within the depths of The Agency. Closer to home, Sam is tasked with making sure the current president of Panamá is ousted prior to the American presidential election in November. Sam wants to accomplish this task with finesse and a lack of bloodshed by inducing a Panamanian coup, but he is given the order to get the job done by any means necessary. But Spears has close Panamanian friends and loved ones who may suffer harm in any collateral damage. Sam knows he must tread a careful path.
A collection of tales set in contemporary Panama introduces several young people at emotional crossroads, from a man who can't commit to marriage to an American girl who stays with her grandparents while her parents divorce.