The no. 1 bestseller from the author of Kolymsky Heights
'As significant as . . . le Carré in bringing a gritty new realism to the thriller.' Sunday Telegraph
An ancient scroll has been discovered in Israel. Caspar Laing, a young and brilliant professor, is asked to decipher it. It contains the directions to the secret location of a priceless artefact. As he makes the treacherous journey into the desert, he is joined by dangerous rivals determined to claim the prize. He must win the race at all costs.
'Ceaselessly gripping . . . A joy to devour.' The Times
'Brilliantly entertaining.' Sunday Express
- ISBN10 0571326854
- ISBN13 9780571326853
- Publish Date 3 November 2016 (first published July 1966)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Edition Main
- Format Paperback
- Pages 288
- Language English