Graham Greene — The Tenth Man

London, The Bodley Head and Anthony Blond, 1985. First edition. Cloth. A very neat first edition of this novel by Graham Greene. First edition. A short novel, set in a prison in occupied France during the Second World War. One in every ten prisoners will be executed with lots drawn to decide. A rich lawyer is selected and offers all his money to anyone who will take his place. Written by Graham Greene, an English writer and journalist regarded as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century. Best known for serious Catholic novels and thrillers (or "entertainments" as he termed them). In the original green cloth binding. Externally, excellent with very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine only. Original unclipped dust wrapper also excellent with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.