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In this mesmerizing tale of espionage set in 1961 Berlin, Blackford Oakes links up with Henri Tod, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's madness dedicated to preserving freedom in his homeland. When Tod learns of the plans for the Berlin Wall, Oakes knows he must stop Tod from taking action.

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THE MARLIN was all right-when you have wife, children, nurses, Secret Service, four aides and one doctor.

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This is book 5 of 11 in Blackford Oakes. (standard series)

Preceded by Marco Polo, If You Can (Blackford Oakes Novel), and followed by See You Later Alligator.

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  1. William F. Buckley, Jr. (Author)

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