The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton 1st Edition/1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1913.
Illustrator: Illustrated by Gustavus C. Widney
The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton 1st Edition/1st Printing
A first edition first printing in near fine condition. A tightly bound, clean copy, it features cover lettering and illustration is bright; IDENTITY is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that tells the story of Alfred Burton, an eminent British scholar who, under the name of George Wyndham, becomes a spy for the Allies during World War II. Burton's disguise is nearly flawless, and he spends years living and working in Nazi-occupied Europe, gathering vital information that helps the Allies win the war. But when the war ends and Burton is asked to return to England, he has to face the fact that his true identity has been exposed. He is arrested and charged with treason, and if found guilty, he could be executed. Burton must decide whether to reveal his true identity to the world and risk being persecuted, or to keep his identity hidden and risk being imprisoned or executed. A thrilling and suspenseful novel that tells the story of Alfred Burton, an eminent British scholar who, under the name of George Wyndham, becomes a spy for the Allies during World War II. Burton's disguise is nearly flawless, and he; B&W; 8vo; 322 pages.
Price: $63.75