London: Piatkus, 1989. Set in the Middle East in 1917, this novel follows Ruth Mendelson as she becomes a British spy in a bid to secure a Jewish state in Israel. It is only after she has been captured and betrayed her beliefs and her lover that she realizes she has also been manipulated by the British. CONDITION Burgundy bds with crisp gilt spine title, pp 326 in unread state, original wrapper has desert scene with camels and bedouin. A pristine copy.. First UK. Hard Cover. Pristine/Pristine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.