Light of Day PMC

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Ambler's electrifying Istanbul-set thriller from 1962, and the basis for the classic film Topkapi

Arthur Abdel Simpson is a failed journalist and soon-to-be failed thief, embittered by memories of his unhappy childhood in England and eking out a living in Athens. When he spots a newly arrived tourist at the airport, he offers his services as a private driver and sees an easy chance to make some money by illicit means. But the out-matched Simpson soon finds himself embroiled in blackmail and driving a highly suspicious car to Istanbul. When he is stopped by the Turkish police, it seems his luck can't get any worse - but this is just the beginning . . .

Adapted as the classic film Topkapi and featuring one of literature's greatest heist scenes, Light of Day is a heart-stopping and highly enjoyable novel from the father of the spy thriller.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241606193
Published: January 2023

Number of pages: 256
Width: 130 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 13 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd