So Disdained

So Disdained (1952) by Nevil Shute – William Heinemann
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Set in the jittery aftermath of World War I, Nevil Shute’s So Disdained is a gripping tale of espionage, loyalty, and the moral murk of early 20th-century Europe. When a disillusioned RAF officer stumbles upon a downed comrade now working for the Soviets, the lines between betrayal and duty blur in classic Shute fashion. Think stiff upper lips, ideological tension, and a plot that moves like a Spitfire on a deadline.

Our 1952 William Heinemann edition has definitely seen better days — the cover’s faded, the pages are foxed, and it smells like it’s been in hiding since the Cold War. But it’s all there, just as Shute intended: earnest, tense, and deeply British.

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Hardback with dust jacket that has been plastic coated to preserve it. Pages moderately yellowed in line with its age. Binding strong and overall condition good.

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