A Rough Shoot Signed by Geoffrey Household First Edition Michael Joseph 1951. A fine copy. Contents clean and unmarked, no foxing to edges. Covers bright and unblemished. In original VG+ dust jacket with no tears, creasing or loss. Not price clipped. Inscribed and dated by the author directly to ffep in year of publication.

"A Rough Shoot" is a novella written by British author Geoffrey Household. It was first published in 1951. The story follows the protagonist, an Englishman named Charles Dennim, who is living in post-World War II France. Dennim becomes entangled in a web of espionage and intrigue when he discovers that he is being used as a pawn in a spy game. Dennim's seemingly peaceful life takes a sudden and dangerous turn as he is drawn into a plot involving intelligence agencies and Cold War politics. He must navigate this perilous situation while trying to outwit his adversaries. Geoffrey Household's novella is known for its suspenseful and taut storytelling, as well as its exploration of the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught up in espionage activities. It's a gripping tale of espionage and survival in a turbulent post-war world.