{"product_id":"the-night-comers-eric-ambler-1st-edition","title":"The Night-Comers, Eric Ambler — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 233.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The volume remains tightly bound in its original publisher’s orange cloth, retaining strong corners and solid hinges, though exhibiting mild bumping to the spine ends. The text block is structurally sound, with leaves remaining largely bright; however, there is notable offset browning and foxing to the endpapers, resulting directly from contact with the dust jacket flaps. Minor, scattered foxing is also present along the text block edges. The original, unclipped dust jacket is preserved in Very Good condition, displaying minor edge-wear, light rubbing to the corners, and slight chipping at the spine head, alongside mild general age-toning to the rear panel and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true First UK Edition of Eric Ambler’s mid-century thriller. The book is complete with its original dust jacket, featuring the striking patterned design by Judith Bledsoe, and notably retains the original \"13s 6d NET\" pricing on the front flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile copies of Ambler’s post-war titles are relatively available, finding an example with a surviving, unclipped dust jacket that has not suffered significant sunning or major loss is becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSet against the humid, tension-filled backdrop of the fictional post-colonial island state of Sunda (Indonesia), \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eThe Night-Comers\u003c\/i\u003e follows British consulting engineer Steven Fraser. Relieved to be concluding his contract amidst escalating corruption and local unrest, Fraser's departure is abruptly derailed when a military coup erupts. Trapped with a diverse group of hostages, he soon realises that his technical expertise might be the only bargaining chip capable of keeping him and his fellow captives alive. Ambler masterfully weaves a narrative of political instability, divided loyalties, and gripping survival in this quintessential mid-century espionage thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363096121683,"sku":"4687","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_184648.jpg?v=1784621984","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-night-comers-eric-ambler-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}