It Can't Always Be Caviar;: The Fabulously Daring Adventures and Exquisite Cooking Recipes of the Involuntary Secret Agent Thomas Lieven,

by Johannes Mario Simmel

Book Overview

The story of how Thomas Lieven, a mild-mannered banker, is coerced into becoming a secret agent for multiple countries, a professional criminal and a resistance fighter during World War II will both... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0006BMNU8
• Release Date: January 1965
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
• Length: 447 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

superb summer reading- a good spy novel to read on the beach!

The story of how Thomas Lieven, a mild-mannered banker, is coerced into becoming a secret agent for multiple countries, a professional criminal and a resistance fighter during World War II will both thrill and amuse you. Based upon a collage of figures from the French underground who enjoyed cooking and the arts almost as much as snapping the neck of an unsuspecting German sentry, you will find this to be a light and enjoyable read on the beach this summer. Note- some of the recipes spread liberally are quite good too. Whether you enjoy the glamour and intrigue or the tips on how to be a good chef or criminal, this book will leave you hungry for more.

Brilliant Story, Brilliantly Written

I have read this book 5 times. It is a true masterpiece, books don't get any better than this. Five stars is not enough.Thomas Lieven sends James Bond, the Impossible Mission Force, and anyone else in the spying business packing. Moreoever this incredible story is supposed to be true.. By all means buy it!