Epitaph for a Spy

Eric Ambler

1938 • 274 pages

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When Josef Vadassy arrives at the Hotel de la Reserve at the end of his Riviera holiday, he is simply looking forward to a few more days of relaxation before returning to Paris. But in St. Gatien, on the eve of World War II, everyone is suspect–the American brother and sister, the expatriate Brits, and the German gentleman traveling under at least one assumed name. When the film he drops off at the chemist reveals photographs he has not taken, Vadassy finds himself the object of intense suspicion. The result is anything but the rest he had been hoping for.

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Move over James Bond, there's a new spy in town! Josef Vadassy may not have a license to kill, but he does have a knack for getting himself into sticky situations — like being mistaken for a spy while on vacation in the idyllic French Riviera, and hunted down by intelligence agents. This book had me hooked from the first chapter, with its mix of suspense, humor, and unexpected plot twists. Who knew that a Hungarian language teacher could be so daring?

I highly recommend Epitaph for a Spy for anyone who wants to feel like a secret agent. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to wear a trench coat and sunglasses while reading. Just be warned — you may find yourself looking over your shoulder the next time you're on vacation!

February 17, 2023