# White Eagles Over Serbia by Lawrence Durrell (Paperback)

**Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated of _The Alexandria Quartet,_ perfect for fans of** **John le Carre.**  
  
**'A spellbinder ... Desperately exciting.'** Daily Telegraph  
  
Methuen is a seasoned British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of a break - but he can't resist an assignment to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. A fellow British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a guerrilla gang of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a life-and-death struggle, pursued by both the royalists and Communists alike ...  
  
Inspired by Lawrence Durrell's own experiences in the British Foreign Office, _White Eagles Over Serbia_ is a classic Cold War espionage thriller: a white-knuckle adventure perfect for fans of John le Carre and Graham Greene.  
  
**'Exceptionally well written \[and\] brings back memories of boyhood classics.'** Sunday Times  
**'Vivid ... Beautiful descriptions ... Carries us expertly from one excitement to another.**' Punch  
  
**What Readers Are Saying:**  
**'All spy-novel fans should read this wonderful mysterious portrayal of post-war Balkans. Read it now!'  
'A very good espionage / thriller novel ... Fantastic descriptions of the post war Yugoslav atmosphere ... Durrell could have given LeCarre some competition.'  
'As a setting for adventure and intrigue, the mountains in post-WWII Serbia, are unparalleled.'  
'A good old fashioned spy romp over the mountains.'  
'A spy thriller very much in the British Boys Own style ... Superlative.'**

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Faber & Faber, Limited
- **Tags:** All Books, Thrillers

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