Indulge in this classic 1950s spy thriller following a British secret agent in communist Serbia by the renowned author of The Alexandria Quartet series, perfect for John le Carré lovers.

Methuen is an experienced British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of rest - but he cannot resist a mission to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. Another British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a rebel group of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a fight for his life, pursued by both royalists and communists...

Inspired by Lawrence Durrell’s personal experiences in the British Foreign Office, White Eagles Over Serbia is a classic Cold War spy thriller: an adrenaline-filled adventure perfect for fans of John le Carré and Graham Greene.

Readers say:

• "All lovers of spy novels should read this wonderful, mysterious depiction of post-war Balkans."
• "A very good spy/thriller novel... Fantastic depictions of post-war Yugoslavia's atmosphere... Durrell could have given Le Carré some competition."
• "As a setting for adventure and intrigue, the mountains in post-war Serbia are unparalleled."
• "A good old romp over the mountains."
• "A spy thriller very much in the British Boys' Own style... Cutting-edge."

Pages: 208, Dimensions: 13x13cm