London: Secker & Warburg, 1983

8vo, pp. 309. Original blue boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Illustrated dust jacket by Paul Weaver, author's photographic portrait to rear flap. A fine, unread copy in an all but fine dust jacket with just a little light wear to head of spine.

First edition, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO HIS EDITOR JOHN BLACKWELL: 'for John, "many fates"... Joe. In Secker's March 14th '83 Publication Day.' The fourth and final of the author's spy novel sequence featuring the the recurring lead character Peter Marlow.

A near fine, unread copy.