The Alamut Ambush -

: The novel was adapted for television in 1986 as part of the series "Chessgame," starring Terence Stamp as David Audley. It was later released as a standalone TV movie titled The Alamut Ambush . Publication History

: A signature theme in Price's work is that "the past lies in wait to ambush the present"—the idea that historical events hold the key to solving modern mysteries. Key Characters The Alamut Ambush

The novel centers on British intelligence operative , an unconventional, scholarly hero known for being "one step ahead" of both his enemies and the reader. : The novel was adapted for television in

is a classic espionage novel by Anthony Price, first published in 1971. It is the second book in his acclaimed David Audley series and is widely regarded as a superior sequel to the series debut, The Labyrinth Makers . Core Premise and Plot Key Characters The novel centers on British intelligence

: A brainy, sophisticated intelligence officer who prioritizes the "defense of the realm" above all else.

: Published in hardback by Victor Gollancz in the UK in 1971.

: The story begins with a fatal car bomb on a quiet English road, which initially appears to be an act of Middle Eastern terrorism.