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ⓘ About Adam Diment
Adam vanished from public view after his fourth novel was published, which just added to his cult figure status among fans of 1960s spy novels. By 1975, he was living in Zurich, while shunning all publicity, and had zero plans to write further novels, at least according to The Observer. “The Dolly Dolly Spy” is the first novel in the “Philip McAlpine Mystery” series and was released in 1967. Philip McAlpine, an industrial spy of this parish, is young, with a taste for modern girls and clothes, dab hand at fiddling expense accounts, dirty weekend pilot, gets drafted into some big league intelligence. Press ganged with blackmail by the gnomic boss, Rupert Quine, of some Whitehall department that is intent on stirring up trouble wherever that Union Jack is fluttering.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adam Diment?
Adam vanished from public view after his fourth novel was published, which just added to his cult figure status among fans of 1960s spy novels. By 1975, he was living in Zurich, while shunning all publicity, and had zero plans to write further novels, at least according to The Observer. “The Dolly Dolly Spy” is the first novel in the “Philip McAlpine Mystery” series and was released in 1967. Philip McAlpine, an industrial spy of this parish, is young, with a taste for modern girls and clothes, dab hand at fiddling expense accounts, dirty weekend pilot, gets drafted into some big league intelligence.
Which Adam Diment series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Philip McAlpine series, the earliest of Adam Diment's multi-book series: it opens with The Dolly Dolly Spy (1967) and runs to 4 books across 1967–1971, ending with Think Inc (1971).
How many books has Adam Diment written?
Adam Diment has 4 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1967 and 1971. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Philip McAlpine series with 4 books.
In what order should Adam Diment's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Adam Diment's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Philip McAlpine (1967–1971, 4 books).
How are Adam Diment's books organised into series?
This guide splits Adam Diment's 4 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Philip McAlpine (4 books, 1967–1971).