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The smiler with the knifeThe smiler with the knife

The smiler with the knife1965

Cecil Day-Lewis

About this book

The title is a quote from Chaucer. Georgia spends a year apart from Nigel, spying on a Fascist/Nazi group. The head of the group (a rich and popular person) plans to overthrow the government. George escapes capture and is rescued by Nigel's father and policeman, Sir John Strangeways.

Details

First published
1965
OL Work ID
OL1196407W

Subjects

Alumni and alumnaeFictionIntellectualsNigel Strangeways (Fictitious character)University of OxfordFiction, mystery & detective, generalEngland, fictionFiction, crime

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