Product Description
A finely crafted entry in Alan Furst's acclaimed pre-World War II espionage sequence, The Spies of Warsaw unfolds in 1937 Poland as Europe stands on the brink of war.
The novel follows French military attaché Jean-François Mercier, who becomes entangled in a shadowy network of intelligence operations, diplomatic maneuvering, and personal risk.
Furst's signature style - measured, atmospheric, and historically grounded - captures the tension and uncertainty of the era, offering a nuanced portrait of espionage as both profession and moral dilemma.
Published by Random House, New York, in 2008, this is a true first edition, first printing, as indicated by the full number line (9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) and stated First Edition on the copyright page.
The volume is bound in black cloth with gilt spine lettering and retains its original photographic dust jacket unclipped.
Production details, including acid-free paper and Sabon typeface, reflect standard trade issue quality from this period.
Condition is Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.
The book is clean, tight, and square with bright, unmarked pages, showing only a small ink dot at the spine foot; no other markings or defects are present.
The dust jacket is unclipped and well-preserved, with no chips or tears and only minimal handling wear, presenting sharply overall.
A highly collectible example of this title in superior condition.
Alan Furst (b.
1941) is widely regarded as a master of the historical espionage novel, particularly for his series set in Europe on the eve of World War II.
His work is noted for its literary prose, psychological depth, and richly detailed settings, earning him a dedicated readership and critical acclaim within the genre.
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