The Quiet American, Graham Greene, William Heinemann Ltd, 1955, First Edition, First Impression Twice adapted for film in 1958 and 2002 and included in the 2019 BBC list of the 100 most inspiring novels, this novel is narrated in the first person by journalist Thomas Fowler. The story depicts the breakdown of French colonialism in Vietnam and the early American involvement in the Vietnam War. A subplot also runs through the book concerning a love triangle between Fowler, an American named Alden Pyle and Phuong, a young Vietnamese woman. There is a neat owner's name to the front end paper. The book is in near fine condition The binding is tight with a slight lean, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. The end papers and pages are free from tears. The top edge retains some its original green tint. There is foxing to all the edges. The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in good condition with slight loss to the corners, marks to the front cover, loss to the top edge of the spine and marks to the darkened back cover. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.