PRAY FOR A BRAVE HEART

by Helen MacInnes ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 13, 1954

Once again the role of teller of tales of espionage (memorably Above Suspicion) is becomingly assumed, in a cloak and dagger story of today. William Denning has completed his assignment in Germany when his one time chief, Max Meyer, turns up with a proposition he cannot completely reject. A vast horde of stolen jewels (one of the unsolved items in his recent job) is suspected of being in Switzerland, and about to be purchased by an American who has renounced his country and is playing into Communist hands. Denning reluctantly turns up in Berne and when Meyer is murdered, he finds himself deeply enmeshed in interlocking activities. The American and his entourage prove more formidable than expected; the jewel fence pretends to wash his hands of murder, but can't quite escape guilt by association; a skillfully plotted network of people, engaged in smuggling famous non-conformists out of Europe, is on the verge of exposure. A lot of red herrings are dragged across the stage, and not all the loose ends are gathered up, but the trap is sprung, and the big fish are caught. Sheer suspense and expert craftsmanship.

Pub Date: Jan. 13, 1954

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1954

Categories: FICTION