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Passage of Arms
  
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Passage of Arms (Paperback)

by Eric Ambler (Author)
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'In Passage of Arms Ambler has surpassed even his own distinction . . . A taut and extraordinary piece of writing.'


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'Faultless characterisation . . . a novel that has a rare integrity and quality.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding human drama., Oct 15 1999
By Margaret Fiore (North Granby, CT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Passage of Arms (Paperback)
A humble but enterprising Indian clerk with the dream of owning a bus company accidentally finds out about an abandoned terrorist weapons cache. He carefully and painstakingly sets up their sale through a businessman in Singapore. In the sale process, an American couple on vacation get drawn into the affair, and end up on the firing line between Sumatran factions.

Ambler's characters are all beautifully drawn. They are presented, too, with a finely honed sense of humor, and deep understanding of human nature. The carefully constructed plot never ceases to turn, and each new episode is a fresh surprize and delight.

I particularly enjoyed the character of Girija Krishnan, who so loved the buses. And General Iskaq, with his pondering of just how to best shock and annoy the British and American consuls. And the Tan family politics. Etc., etc., etc.

This book was great fun, and beautifully well written.

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