Spy and Espionage Fiction
Ted Allbeury papers. British author Ted Allbeury (1917-2005) served in the British Intelligence Corps for many years after World War II and drew on this first-hand experience for his many novels of espionage fiction. His writing career is chronicled in his manuscripts and letters, including several unpublished writings and his work in radio.
Eric Ambler papers. The espionage fiction of British novelist and screenwriter Eric Ambler (1909-1998), "the father of the modern spy novel," redefined the genre away from pulp cloak-and-dagger adventures towards gritty realism and literary prose. His manuscripts, letters, research, publications, and other materials document his life and career from the 1960s onwards.
David Brierly papers. Manuscripts and other materials from South African author of crime, suspense, and Cold War-themed espionage fiction David Brierly (1936- ).
Herbert Burkholz papers. The manuscripts and other materials from American author Herbert Burkholz (1932-2006) includes drafts of the two novels in the Eddie Mancuso and Vasily Borgneff series -- The Death Freak (1978) and The Sleeping Spy (1983) -- which he wrote with Clifford Irving.
Eric Clark papers. Best known for his investigative journalism, British author Eric Clark (1937-2018) wrote five espionage novels between 1977 and 1985. These are represented in his manuscripts, letters, research, and other materials.
Clive Egleton papers. British author Clive Egleton (1927-2006) drew on his experience in the military and intelligence services for his popular thrillers and espionage fiction. His manuscripts, letters, and other materials include drafts for almost all of his published works.
Joseph Finder papers. Manuscripts, letters, and other materials from American espionage fiction and suspense author Joseph Finder (1958- ), including his early novel The Moscow Club (1991) and his non-fiction work Red Carpet (1983).
Brian Freemantle papers. British author Brian Freemantle (1936-2024) is best known for his "Charlie Muffin" series of spy thrillers and his espionage-themed crime novels, but he also had a significant career as a journalist and non-fiction writer. His manuscripts, letters, and other materials include his extensive research files on intelligence, espionage, the drug trade, crime, and other topics, used as background for both his fiction and his non-fiction writings.
Dorothy Gilman papers. American author Dorothy Gilman (1923-2012) was known for her "Mrs. Pollifax" series of spy novels featuring Emily. Pollifax, a retired grandmother turned CIA agent. Her manuscripts, letters, photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other materials include drafts of these novels as well as other books by Gilman.
Michael Hartland papers. Manuscripts for three novels from British diplomat, civil servant, critic, and author of espionage fiction Michael Hartland (1941- ).
Ritchie Perry papers. Manuscripts and letters from British author of thrillers and espionage fiction Ritchie Perry (1942-2022), the latter in his "Super Secret Agent" novel series.
Elleston and Jonquil Trevor papers. Most of the manuscripts, notebooks, letters, and other materials in these papers are drafts from British novelist and screenwriter Elleston Trevor (1920-1995), including his many mystery, spy, and adventure novels and scripts -- such as the series of "Quiller" spy novels published under the pen name Adam Hall.
Peter Wolfe papers. A draft of Corridors of Deceit, a critical analysis of the work of John le Carré, by the British crime fiction scholar and critic Peter Wolfe (1933- ).
