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The Human Factor Paperback - 2008
by Graham Greene; Introduction by Colm Toibin
A morally complex and mature work from amodern master
In this later novel by Graham Greene featuring anew introduction the author continues to explore moral andtheological dilemmas through psychologically astute character studiesand exciting drama on an international stage. In The Human Factor A high-level operative of the British Secret Service acts as adouble agent to benefit his family.
Summary
Maurice Castle is a high-level operative of the British secret service during the Cold War era. Deeply in love with his African wife who escaped apartheid South Africa with the help of Castle’s Communist friend, Despite his misgivings, Castle decides to act as a double agent passing information to the Soviets. In order to evade detection, he allows his assistant to be wrongly identified as the source of the leaks. But when suspicions remain, Castle is forced to make an even more excruciating sacrifice to save himself. Originally published in 1978, The Human Factor is an exciting novel of espionage drawn from Greene’s own experiences in MI6 during World War II, and ultimately a deeply humanistic examination of the very nature of loyalty. This edition features a new introduction by Colm Tóibín.
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- Title The Human Factor
- Author Graham Greene; Introduction by Colm Toibin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: First
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group
- Date 2008-09-30
- Features Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780143105565 / 0143105566
- Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 in (19.56 x 12.95 x 1.78 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects South Africa, Great Britain
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008028389
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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