A Coffin for Dimitrios by Eric Ambler is a classic thriller that takes readers on a journey through the shadowy underworld of espionage and international crime. The story follows Charles Latimer, a successful mystery writer who becomes embroiled in a real-life mystery when he encounters the dead body of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropoulos in Istanbul. Intrigued by the enigmatic figure, Latimer embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Dimitrios's life and death, taking him across Europe and into the darkest corners of the criminal underworld. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including corrupt politicians, ruthless mobsters, and jaded spies. Ambler's writing is elegant and understated, and his depiction of the seedy underbelly of society is both thrilling and unsettling. A Coffin for Dimitrios is a masterful work of suspense and a must-read for fans of the genre.
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