Cause for Alarm
Cause for Alarm by Eric Ambler is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on February 5, 2002. This 304-page novel is set in Britain in 1937 and follows Nicky Marlow, who is eager to find employment as he prepares for marriage. When he discovers a job opportunity at the Spartacus Machine Tool company in Milan, he believes it will be a straightforward way to earn money. However, upon his arrival, he uncovers the dark circumstances surrounding his predecessor’s death and becomes entangled with two agents who have conflicting motives.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of espionage and suspense against the backdrop of historical events. As Marlow navigates the complexities of his new role in fascist Italy, he grapples with the dangers that come with his job and the political tensions of the time. The story explores the challenges of working in a volatile environment, highlighting the precarious balance between personal ambition and the looming threat of war.
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Nicky Marlow needs a job. He’s engaged to be married and the employment market is pretty slim in Britain in 1937. So when his fiancé points out the Spartacus Machine Tool notice, he jumps at the chance. After all, he speaks Italian and he figures he’ll be able to endure Milan for a year, long enough to save some money. Soon after he arrives, however, he learns the sinister truth of his predecessor’s death and finds himself courted by two agents with dangerously different agendas. In the process, Marlow realizes it’s not so simple to just do the job he’s paid to do in fascist Italy on the eve of a world war.
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