{"product_id":"hook-len-deighton-1st-edition","title":"Spy Hook, Len Deighton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"976a8d3c-87cd-40f3-8872-afb7f19175e4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-63\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"976a8d3c-87cd-40f3-8872-afb7f19175e4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"user-message-bubble-color corner-superellipse\/0.98 relative min-w-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[22px] px-4 py-2.5 leading-6 max-w-(--user-chat-width,70%)\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_d55717c900fa3c91-290\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Hutchinson, 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 288.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_d55717c900fa3c91-291\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. The book presents handsomely in its original red cloth boards, which remain square and structurally sound with only the most trivial hints of bumping to the spine ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. The binding is tight, suggesting little reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e Critically, while the top edge of the text block exhibits some scattered, mild spotting, the bottom edge is clean, and the internal pages themselves remain entirely free of foxing, presenting as exceptionally clean and bright throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e. The original dust jacket is in Near Fine condition; it is unclipped, retaining the '£11.95 net' price, and possesses vivid, unoxidised colours with merely a hint of superficial shelf-wear to the upper extremity, effectively elevating the overall aesthetic appeal of the volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_d55717c900fa3c91-292\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first impression of the opening novel in Len Deighton's celebrated \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"115\"\u003eHook, Line and Sinker\u003c\/i\u003e espionage trilogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eGiven Deighton's immense commercial success during the Cold War era, this edition was produced in substantial numbers and is not considered inherently scarce on the open market. However, locating a copy that retains such a remarkably bright dust jacket without significant edge-creasing or sun-fading is increasingly appealing for discerning collectors of modern British thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_d55717c900fa3c91-293\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003eBernard Samson, the battle-weary intelligence officer familiar to readers of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eGame, Set and Match\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, returns to navigate an increasingly treacherous professional and personal landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2\"\u003e. Still haunted by the shadow of his wife Fiona's defection to the East three years prior, Samson finds himself alienated and struggling with rejection within his own department\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4\"\u003e. Amidst shifting office dynamics—including Dicky Cruyer's relentless quest for promotion and Frank Harrington's agonizing over endangered agents—Samson pursues his own solitary, unauthorised investigation into her disappearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6\"\u003e. Moving from one perplexing scenario to another, spanning the polished corridors of London to the South of France, Bernard must navigate the intricate web of human relationships and decipher exactly who is an ally, who is a traitor, and just who is baiting the hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53783711383891,"sku":"4081-EV-F-VG-14","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_145958.jpg?v=1781017998","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/hook-len-deighton-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}