The Tenth Man A Novel
The Tenth Man A Novel by Graham Greene is a reissue published by Simon and Schuster on April 5, 2022. This 160-page work presents a morally complex tale set during World War II, focusing on Jean-Louis Chauvel, a French lawyer held in a German prison camp. Faced with the grim reality that three prisoners must die, Chauvel devises a desperate plan for survival, offering everything he owns to a fellow inmate in exchange for his life.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of survival and moral ambiguity against the backdrop of war. The story delves into the psychological consequences of Chauvel’s choices, revealing how his actions impact him long after his escape from execution. This edition includes a new preface by Michael Korda and an introduction by the author, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the historical context and literary significance of the work.
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“What a plot! They don’t make movies like this anymore—or novels, either, except by Graham Greene” —(USA TODAY)
From the author of the classics Brighton Rock and The Quiet American, a morally complex tale about a man at the mercy of deadly forces while being held in a German prison camp during World War II—featuring a new preface by Michael Korda and an introduction by the author.
When Jean-Louis Chauvel, a French lawyer incarcerated in a German prison camp, is informed by his captors that three prisoners must die, he devises a plan for survival. Offering everything he owns to a fellow prisoner if he will take Chauvel’s place, he manages to escape the firing squad but soon discovers that he will continue to pay for this act for the rest of his life.
An unforgettable and suspenseful novel that “deserves a place at the top of the list of world’s best literature inspired by the war” (Houston Chronicle), The Tenth Man will haunt you long after you turn the final page.
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