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A Listmania! list by Sam (UK)
 
Pompeii
1.  Pompeii by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "I love this book.  Really brings the Roman world to life - and relentlessly gripping."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion
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Dead in the Water
2.  Dead in the Water by Brian Woolland
The list author says:
  "What a cracking read.  Strange ending - but brilliant book."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Dark Star
3.  Dark Star by Alan Furst
The list author says:
  "Why is Alan Furst not better known?  What a great read.  So atmospheric, and such strong characters."
£5.99   Used & New from: £1.71
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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The Honourable Schoolboy
4.  The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré
The list author says:
  "My favourite Le Carre.  For me, the finest of the Smiley novels."
£4.76   Used & New from: £1.65
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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An Instance Of The Fingerpost
5.  An Instance Of The Fingerpost by Iain Pears
The list author says:
  "Brilliantly well plotted.  Evokes the late seventeenth century in all its grimness, but very entertaining and beautifully written."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
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Levanter, the
6.  Levanter, the by Eric Ambler
The list author says:
  "Way ahead of its time.  Very influential."
£8.09
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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The Monkey Wrench Gang (Penguin Modern Classics)
7.  The Monkey Wrench Gang (Penguin Modern Classics) by Edward Abbey
The list author says:
  "Only just qualifies as a thriller - but hugely enjoyable.  Still as funny as it is controversial."
£9.09   Used & New from: £0.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Kingdom Of Shadows
8.  Kingdom Of Shadows by Alan Furst
The list author says:
  "Another Alan Furst favourite."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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A Philosophical Investigation
9.  A Philosophical Investigation by Philip Kerr
The list author says:
  "Not an easy read. But well worth the effort.  VERY dark; and frghteningly prescient."
£8.76   Used & New from: £1.71
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Havana Bay
10.  Havana Bay by Martin Cruz Smith
The list author says:
  "Very strong sense of place.  Great characters."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Imperium
11.  Imperium by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "Cicero bites...  Gripping and remarkably up to date."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
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Our Man in Havana (Vintage Classics)
12.  Our Man in Havana (Vintage Classics) by Graham Greene
The list author says:
  "Classic."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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Our Kind of Traitor
13.  Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carré
The list author says:
  "I still prefer the early Le Carre, but he's on v good form with this"
£13.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
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To Kill a Tsar
14.  To Kill a Tsar by Andrew Williams
The list author says:
  "Complex and dense, but well worth sticking with."
£13.29   Used & New from: £0.25
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Lustrum
15.  Lustrum by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "I preferred Pompeii and Imperium, but this really takes you into the intrigues of ancient Rome"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions
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The Dream Of Scipio
16.  The Dream Of Scipio by Iain Pears
The list author says:
  "Superbly well crafted.  Strange and beguiling."
£6.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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