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Rogue Male

A gripping chase thriller and a triumph of suspense
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Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household is a gripping thriller that follows an anonymous Englishman who attempts to assassinate a European dictator. Captured and tortured, he manages to escape, embarking on a harrowing journey of survival and evasion through the hostile landscapes of England. As he navigates the wilderness, evading enemies, the tension mounts in a tale of suspense and resilience.
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You might enjoy this riveting thriller if you're drawn to tales of suspense and survival. It follows a resilient protagonist on the run after an assassination attempt, blending psychological tension with action as he evades capture in a cat-and-mouse chase. With its gripping narrative and atmospheric setting, it’s perfect for anyone who appreciates a classic, edge-of-your-seat adventure.

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Rogue Male

THE the classic thriller of the 20th century - '[A] masterpiece: a bestseller that redefined its genre' GUARDIAN
with an introduction by Robert Macfarlane

One of the classic thrillers of the 20th century - 'Simply the best escape and pursuit story yet written' [THE TIMES] - with a brand new Introduction by Robert Macfarlane

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THE classic thriller of the 20th century - 'Simply the best escape and pursuit story yet written' [THE TIMES] - with an introduction by Robert Macfarlane.

'[A] masterpiece: a bestseller that redefined its genre' GUARDIAN

Rogue Male is probably the most famous chase thriller ever, influencing an entire generation from Frederick Forsyth to Lee Child CATHOLIC HERALD

'A triumph of suspense' NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS

An Englishman plans to assassinate the dictator of a European country. But he is foiled at the last moment and falls into the hands of ruthless and inventive torturers. They devise for him an ingenious and diplomatic death, but, for once, they bungle the job and he escapes.

But England provides no safety from his pursuers - and the Rogue Male must strip away all the trappings of status and civilisation as the hunter becomes a hunted animal.

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Rogue Male is widely acclaimed as a classic in the crime and thriller genre, praised for its riveting suspense and engaging style akin to John Buchan's work. Critics have highlighted its timeless appeal, attributing its enduring popularity to both its dynamic plot and sharp psychological insights. The book is celebrated for its contribution to redefining the suspense genre, described as a thrilling adventure that remains relevant and as exciting now as it was upon its release.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409155836

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Geoffrey Household (1900-1988)

Geoffrey Household was a prolific novelist of political thrillers and suspense stories, most notably the classic Rogue Male, which, The Times recently declared, 'remains as exciting and probing as ever'. He was as widely travelled as the settings of his books suggest: after graduating from Magdalen College, Oxford, with a first in English literature he worked abroad for 25 years, and served in British Intelligence during World War II in Greece and the Middle East. He married twice and eventually settled in the English countryside with his wife and three children.

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