Category Archives: Moscow

THE NOISE OF TIME by Julian Barnes

Posted on 22 September 2017 by Cavershamragu

Julian Barnes is a celebrated author of novels, short stories and literary criticism. He also wrote four thrillers (1980-87) as ‘Dan Kavanagh’ (named for his late wife, Pat Kavanagh), featuring bisexual private eye Duffy. Though recently reprinted by Orion, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Julian Barnes, Moscow, New York, Russia | 22 Comments

PATTERN RECOGNITION by William Gibson

Posted on 8 May 2015 by Cavershamragu

This tale of industrial espionage, set shortly after the World Trade Center attack, features a heroine with a most bespoke fashion sense and the search for a movie – one that may be a work of genius but which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday's Forgotten Book, Japan, London, Moscow | Tagged William Gibson | 28 Comments

The Jigsaw Man (1983) – Tuesday’s Overlooked Film

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Cavershamragu

This spy thriller was inspired by the exploits of double agent Kim Philby. Indeed the author went so far as to cheekily dedicate the book to him, and all her ‘dear friends in the KGB’ including those, ‘not yet surfaced.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 Book to Movie Challenge, 2014 Vintage Mystery Challenge Bingo, Cold War, England, Espionage, London, Moscow, Spy movies, Tuesday's Overlooked Film | 36 Comments

Telefon (1977)

Posted on 20 November 2012 by Cavershamragu

This adaptation of the 1975 spy novel by Walter Wager has a great central gimmick and features the unlikely pairing of granite-faced action hero Charles Bronson and high-class beauty Lee Remick under the take-no-prisoners direction of Don Siegel. It often … Continue reading →