When Eight Bells Toll by Alistair MacLean is a gripping thriller introducing the British Secret Service agent Philip Calvert. Published in 1966 by Doubleday, this Book Club Edition delivers the classic suspense and action MacLean is renowned for, following the adventures of a ruthless gang of ship hijackers in the Irish Sea. The novel is praised for its fast pace, intricate plot, and vividly drawn characters, including the enigmatic 'Uncle Arthur.'
This edition is a hardcover with a striking dust jacket featuring a dramatic maritime scene, perfect for collectors and fans of espionage fiction. Alistair MacLean, known for hits like The Guns of Navarone and Ice Station Zebra, creates a tense and exciting narrative that continues to captivate readers. A must-have for lovers of vintage spy novels and mid-20th-century thriller literature.
