Robert Ludlum — The Matarese Circle.

New York, Richard Marek Publishers, 1979. Paperback. A very scarce uncorrected advance proof copy of Ludlum's spy novel based on the rumours about the Trilateral Commision. The story follows US intelligence agent Brandon Scofield and Soviet KGB agent Vasili Taleniekov as they make their way through the cabal known as Matarese and find its influences reaches to the very top of society. Kidnap, sacrifice and political intrigue are sewn into this spy thriller based on real events. Ludlum states in the introduction that the events are based on the rumours surrounding the Trilateral Commission, a non-governmental, non-partisan discussion group founded by David Rockerfeller to foster closer cooperation among North America, Western Europe and Japan. In a paper binding with brodart wrap. Externally, sound with marks to boards and sunning to spine and board edges. Brodart wrap is sound with some chipping and closed tears to head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound with pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .