About the book
'The man who lit the way for us all' Len Deighton
An Indian clerk, Girija Krishnan, sees the opportunity of his lifetime when he stumbles on an abandoned cache of arms hidden in the Malayan jungle. If he can sell the weapons, he will be able to achieve his lifelong dream of owning a bus company - although the penalty for gun-running is death. Soon his decision becomes the catalyst for a chain of events involving an entrepreneurial Chinese family, a corrupt Colonel and, finally, a naïve couple of American tourists who find themselves horribly out of their depth.
Editions of Passage of Arms
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241606186
- EBook
- ISBN 9781802061239
Read an Excerpt
'The man who lit the way for us all' Len Deighton
An Indian clerk, Girija Krishnan, sees the opportunity of his lifetime when he stumbles on an abandoned cache of arms hidden in the Malayan jungle. If he can sell the weapons, he will be able to achieve his lifelong dream of owning a bus company - although the penalty for gun-running is death. Soon his decision becomes the catalyst for a chain of events involving an entrepreneurial Chinese family, a corrupt Colonel and, finally, a naïve couple of American tourists who find themselves horribly out of their depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passage of Arms about?
'The man who lit the way for us all' Len Deighton
An Indian clerk, Girija Krishnan, sees the opportunity of his lifetime when he stumbles on an abandoned cache of arms hidden in the Malayan jungle. If he can sell the weapons, he will be able to achieve his lifelong dream of owning a bus company - although the penalty for gun-running is death. Soon his decision becomes the catalyst for a chain of events involving an entrepreneurial Chinese family, a corrupt Colonel and, finally, a naïve couple of American tourists who find themselves horribly out of their depth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Passage of Arms?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Espionage and spy thriller
Where can I read a sample of Passage of Arms?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241606186
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Passage of Arms?
Eric Ambler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Passage of Arms is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241606186) and ebook(ISBN 9781802061239)
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