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Charles Latimer is a series of thrilling crime novels by Eric Ambler. The series follows the titular character, Charles Latimer, a British professor turned amateur detective, as he becomes embroiled in various international mysteries and intrigues. A must-read for fans of classic crime fiction and intricate plots.
Eric Ambler
A Coffin For Dimitrios
Another standalone novel by Eric Ambler, A Coffin for Dimitrios is a classic of the spy genre. It tells the story of a writer who becomes obsessed with the case of a notorious criminal and sets out to track him down, only to find himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
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The Thirty-Nine Steps
If you enjoyed the fast-paced, thrilling plots of the Charles Latimer series, you might enjoy this classic spy novel by John Buchan. The Thirty-Nine Steps follows the story of a man who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to assassinate the British Prime Minister and must go on the run to clear his name.
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The Riddle of the Sands
This early spy novel is a must-read for fans of the genre. The Riddle of the Sands is a tense and thrilling tale of espionage and adventure, as two friends sailing in the North Sea stumble upon a German plot to invade England.
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
If you enjoyed the complex, morally ambiguous characters in the Charles Latimer series, you might enjoy this classic spy novel by John le Carré. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a gripping tale of espionage and betrayal, as a British agent is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germany.
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The Ipcress File
This classic spy novel is a great choice for fans of the Charles Latimer series. The Ipcress File is a tense and thrilling tale of espionage and mystery, as a British agent is tasked with investigating the disappearance of a group of scientists.
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Our Man in Havana
If you enjoyed the wit and humor of the Charles Latimer series, you might enjoy this classic spy novel by Graham Greene. Our Man in Havana is a satirical tale of espionage and intrigue, as a vacuum cleaner salesman in Cuba is recruited by MI6 and finds himself in over his head.
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
This classic spy novel is a must-read for fans of the genre. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a complex and thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue, as a retired British agent is called back to track down a Soviet mole in the highest echelons of MI6.
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The Honourable Schoolboy
If you enjoyed the complex, morally ambiguous world of the Charles Latimer series, you might enjoy this classic spy novel by John le Carré. The Honourable Schoolboy is a tense and thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue, as a British agent is sent to Hong Kong to track down a Soviet spy.
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