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The Assassin
A woman swept into a dangerous world of international espionage can trust no one—least of all the assassin she has fallen in love with—in this intricate thriller by master storyteller Evelyn Anthony
When Elizabeth Cameron leaves Rome for the Middle East at her uncle Huntley’s request, she has no idea that she’s about to become a pawn in an international conspiracy that threatens her life and everything she believes America stands for.
Huntley Cameron is a kingmaker. One of the most powerful men in the world, he has a brilliant plan to place a candidate in the White House, which, if successful, could be the greatest political coup the United States has ever seen.
Bruno Keller grew up in abject poverty fighting for survival. Now, he’s a paid assassin who lives by his own code of honor. But his latest assignment comes with an unexpected complication: a beautiful, vulnerable woman.
Hunted by both the CIA and the KGB, Elizabeth and Bruno can trust no one—not even their own countrymen. As the truth about a diabolical conspiracy comes to light, the pieces are in play for an assassination that will have political, religious, and economic reverberations for decades to come.
When Elizabeth Cameron leaves Rome for the Middle East at her uncle Huntley’s request, she has no idea that she’s about to become a pawn in an international conspiracy that threatens her life and everything she believes America stands for.
Huntley Cameron is a kingmaker. One of the most powerful men in the world, he has a brilliant plan to place a candidate in the White House, which, if successful, could be the greatest political coup the United States has ever seen.
Bruno Keller grew up in abject poverty fighting for survival. Now, he’s a paid assassin who lives by his own code of honor. But his latest assignment comes with an unexpected complication: a beautiful, vulnerable woman.
Hunted by both the CIA and the KGB, Elizabeth and Bruno can trust no one—not even their own countrymen. As the truth about a diabolical conspiracy comes to light, the pieces are in play for an assassination that will have political, religious, and economic reverberations for decades to come.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1970
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About the author
Evelyn Anthony
117 books96 followersEvelyn Anthony was the pen name of Evelyn Bridgett Patricia Stephens Ward-Thomas,
Started her career as a writer of historical fiction, later switched to writing contemporary thrillers, often with an espionage theme.
She met Michael Ward-Thomas on a double date in The Dorchester and both were attracted to each other.] He worked for the Consolidated African Selection Trust. They switched partners and were married a few months later.
They bought Horham Hall in 1968 but found that it was costly and sold it in 1976 and moved to Naas, County Kildare where she had relatives. Increased income from her writing allowed her to buy Horham Hall back in 1982.
In 1994 she became High Sheriff of Essex, the firswt woman in over 700 years to hold this office.
In 1995 her daughter Kitty died of a heroin overdose, leading Evelyn to not write for another seven years.
In 2004 her husband died of a stroke.
She was survived by her children Susan, Anthony, Ewan, Christian and Luke as well as 16 grandchildren.
NB:Some sources give Ms Anthonys year of birth as 1926.
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Started her career as a writer of historical fiction, later switched to writing contemporary thrillers, often with an espionage theme.
She met Michael Ward-Thomas on a double date in The Dorchester and both were attracted to each other.] He worked for the Consolidated African Selection Trust. They switched partners and were married a few months later.
They bought Horham Hall in 1968 but found that it was costly and sold it in 1976 and moved to Naas, County Kildare where she had relatives. Increased income from her writing allowed her to buy Horham Hall back in 1982.
In 1994 she became High Sheriff of Essex, the firswt woman in over 700 years to hold this office.
In 1995 her daughter Kitty died of a heroin overdose, leading Evelyn to not write for another seven years.
In 2004 her husband died of a stroke.
She was survived by her children Susan, Anthony, Ewan, Christian and Luke as well as 16 grandchildren.
NB:Some sources give Ms Anthonys year of birth as 1926.
Additional information added from Wikipedia
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April 12, 2020
A Very Good Spy Story
Once you figure out who is who and what each person's agenda is the story is tense and very suspenseful. The story was written in 1971. (Soviet Cold War Era )
Once you figure out who is who and what each person's agenda is the story is tense and very suspenseful. The story was written in 1971. (Soviet Cold War Era )
February 18, 2015
Elizabeth Cameron thinks it is a simple request - all she has to do is fly from Beirut to New York in the company of a stranger (Kella). But the pair become lovers and she finds out that he is a paid assassin on an assignment. The discovery leads her into a fight against the CIA, the KGB and death.
EC goes to visit Uncle Huntly Cameron to have it out with him and discover he is involved in a plot to assasinate Jackson. Eddy King has set it all up to implicate Huntly Cameron and neice EC so Kella is informed real target of the Cardinal.
Eddy King, who is in fact a senior KGB agent, taking the identity of a dead american, who died in Nazi prison camp. Cover blown and he is hauled in by the CIA. Finally gets life in prison for murdering Dallas HC mistress at the castle thinking from the swimming cap she was EC. There were witnesses to his movements and conversations contacts.
Huntly Cameron media mogual right Republican then switches to democrats. Wake up call when KKK running for the white house.
Peter Matthews informer for CIA. He saves EC when gun man goes to appartment on 18th floor to shoot her through the door. He gets shot by PM. In the nick of time. PM follows EC to rendez-vous at Kennedy airport where both Kella and EC were to fly to Mexico. Flight change late , both getting to airport so PM enquiry at desk misleds unwittantly PM to think Kella not there in the end so he makes the fight getting nre time ticket and message from sales girls that sEC loves him and will meet him in Mexico.
Kella Lebanon girl Sua
Kella does kill Jackson in the presidential race in the Cathedral where the Catholic priest was to be killed by Kella to allow Jackson to win thus cause chaos in the US, a Soviet communism plot. Run by Eddy King. Kella believes Jackson is also tidied up with Eddy King, Huntly Cameron so part to blame for Sua's death(Killed by been strangled). Second assasin in ready, a police officer, to shoot Kella after he kills the Cardinal. In fury he attempts to kill the Cardinal himself and in the process kills the Cardinal aged beloved assistance. He ends up insane and blamed for both killings. Kella escapes on his own to Mexico to Elizabth's inherited residence in Mexico. Later Eliazeth is given the all clear to travel. Story ends presume she lives most of her time later in mexico with Kella.
EC goes to visit Uncle Huntly Cameron to have it out with him and discover he is involved in a plot to assasinate Jackson. Eddy King has set it all up to implicate Huntly Cameron and neice EC so Kella is informed real target of the Cardinal.
Eddy King, who is in fact a senior KGB agent, taking the identity of a dead american, who died in Nazi prison camp. Cover blown and he is hauled in by the CIA. Finally gets life in prison for murdering Dallas HC mistress at the castle thinking from the swimming cap she was EC. There were witnesses to his movements and conversations contacts.
Huntly Cameron media mogual right Republican then switches to democrats. Wake up call when KKK running for the white house.
Peter Matthews informer for CIA. He saves EC when gun man goes to appartment on 18th floor to shoot her through the door. He gets shot by PM. In the nick of time. PM follows EC to rendez-vous at Kennedy airport where both Kella and EC were to fly to Mexico. Flight change late , both getting to airport so PM enquiry at desk misleds unwittantly PM to think Kella not there in the end so he makes the fight getting nre time ticket and message from sales girls that sEC loves him and will meet him in Mexico.
Kella Lebanon girl Sua
Kella does kill Jackson in the presidential race in the Cathedral where the Catholic priest was to be killed by Kella to allow Jackson to win thus cause chaos in the US, a Soviet communism plot. Run by Eddy King. Kella believes Jackson is also tidied up with Eddy King, Huntly Cameron so part to blame for Sua's death(Killed by been strangled). Second assasin in ready, a police officer, to shoot Kella after he kills the Cardinal. In fury he attempts to kill the Cardinal himself and in the process kills the Cardinal aged beloved assistance. He ends up insane and blamed for both killings. Kella escapes on his own to Mexico to Elizabth's inherited residence in Mexico. Later Eliazeth is given the all clear to travel. Story ends presume she lives most of her time later in mexico with Kella.
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April 22, 2019
Didn't expects to like it as much as I did, took me by surprise.
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September 19, 2019The female characters are irritating one dimensional rubbish. Not impressed. The storyline could have been written so much better.
May 24, 2020
A good novel that has cold war as background. The protagonist Elizabeth found love in a bizarre circumstances yet had the guts to proceed at all odds.
December 1, 2020
Nowhere near her best.
February 19, 2023
Great little novel, engaging story, well written. Couldn't put it down. First book i read by this author.
September 21, 2020
The US presidential election is nearing, and the KGB has its number one agent/mole in place to make certain that they control the outcome. One of the wealthiest and most powerful American businessmen has been unknowingly under their control and is financing an assassination plan that will ensure disastrous outcomes when the KGB-chosen candidate is in office. The Rebublican candidate leans far to the right, promoting white supremacy and the suppression of immigration. The Democratic candidate is promoting a liberalism that fuels those prejudicial fires. But, a third candidate has entered the race; one who has become popular because of a moderate approach that appeals to the grander American political ideals.
It is difficult to believe that THE ASSASSIN was published in 1970! This Cold War spy thriller is the amazing accomplishment of the late Evelyn Anthony, but remains relevant and exciting in 2018.
It is difficult to believe that THE ASSASSIN was published in 1970! This Cold War spy thriller is the amazing accomplishment of the late Evelyn Anthony, but remains relevant and exciting in 2018.
December 14, 2011
Excellent spy thriller/love story. "The Assassin" sucks you in from page one. There are no boring, tedious parts in this novel. Bruno Keller is a compelling hero, one you can't help but admire and root for. Elizabeth Cameron is a lovely match for the brooding assassin. She's smart, beautiful, and utterly likable. Definitely worth reading!
March 6, 2011
Edisi pertama terjemahan The Assassin karangan Evelyn Anthony terbitan Gramedia tahun 1977
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July 31, 2011Possibly my favorite Evelyn Anthony novel!!
March 15, 2018
An old (1970) book but quite good. Interesting to read a book from the early 70s and see the difference in tone versus now.
August 20, 2012
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