 First US edition | |
| Author | George Marton Tibor Meray |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Spy |
| Publisher | W. H. Allen & Co. (UK) Harper & Row (US) |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Media type | |
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