content: A hapless protagonist dropped in the midst of unexpected circumstances only to find his way out by his own good fortune and the assistance of newfound friends. Such is the signature Ambler tale his fans have learned to like and expect. They'll be happy to find another one here. They may not be so happy to find some of the same characters they encountered inBackground to Dangeror a protagonist that is strikingly similar as well. Indeed, there is much in common in this and his earlier work. If not for the heavy does of Axis counterespionage on the eve of World War II, some might consider this one a bit stale. I found just enough new material to make it fresh and, like other Ambler works, equally intriguing.