THE SIXTH COLUMN

by Peter Fleming ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 29, 1951

A satirical, political thriller which in entertaining rather than exciting, snipes in a spritely fashion at British character and conduct, obstructive protocol, and the staunch survival of tradition. Briefly this centers on the discovery of what is to be known as Plan D, a Russian attempt to undermine the country through a softening up of its citizenry, after it falls in the hands of the Intelligence. It is Freeth, of M.I. D.a (d) who enlists the assistance of Archie Strume, an author, through whom he learns of the (faked) recantation of a Soviet representative, and the activities of a Peace Guild which acquires a dangerous political prestige, under the sponsorship of a radio commentator, and together they put a quick end to all of this.... A mockery, with serious undertones, which directs its aim at British bastions, warns as it entertains.

Pub Date: Oct. 29, 1951

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Scribner

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1951

Categories: FICTION