The Captain and the Enemy

by Graham Greene

Published 1 January 1988
This volume is part of a new series of novels, plays and stories at GCSE/Key Stage 4 level, designed to meet the needs of the National Curriculum syllabus. Each text includes an introduction, pre-reading activities, notes and coursework activities. Also provided is a section on the process of writing, often compiled by the author. Set against the contrasting landscapes of suburban London and tropical Panama, this novel explores themes at the heart of Greene's writing - disguise and deception, betrayal and the nature of love and truth.