The smiler with the knife

243 pages

English language

Published 1978 by Harper & Row.

(1 review)

The title is a quote from Chaucer. Georgia spends a year apart from Nigel, spying on a Fascist/Nazi group. The head of the group (a rich and popular person) plans to overthrow the government.

George escapes capture and is rescued by Nigel's father and policeman, Sir John Strangeways.

1 edition

Winfred reviewed The smiler with the knife by C. Day Lewis (Perennial Library)

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3 stars

Not a mystery but a conspiracy thriller with lots of chasing along the lines of the 39 steps. Engaging and well-written though not the best in the series so far.