"I find on adding up that I have to read over 300 modern novels a year. Half-a-dozen of them I would wish to read again. This is one." - John Betjeman, Daily Herald
"His creative ability is undeniable." - Charles Marriott, Guardian
"This young writer's passionate interest in humanity and its problems is infectious." - Ralph Straus, Sunday Times
General Sir Hugh Weigh is a war hero, a celebrated adventurer, and a best-selling author, whose personality has the power to inspire such strong loyalty and devotion that at least one person has willingly died for...

'A skilful, confident tale of modern Greece ... brilliantly successful ... There is indeed no fault to find with this book.' - David Williams, "Guardian"
'Mr. King is masterly ... he is exact, moving and funny ... a very enjoyable book.' - Angus Wilson, "The Observer"
'Constructed with unobtrusive mastery ... has the quality of readability which can only be achieved by the highest type of professional skill.' - Francis Wyndham, "The Spectator"
'Serious, skilful, intelligent.' - "Times Literary Supplement"
Spiro Polymerides is a con artist, petty thief, and parasite who...