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Robert Ludlum – The Road to Gandolfo (1982, 1st Bantam PB, Thriller, VG . A departure from Robert Ludlum’s trademark spy thrillers, The Road to Gandolfo is a comic caper with espionage twists that showcases a different side of the master storyteller. Originally published in 1975, this first paperback edition from Bantam (June 1982) delivers the complete unabridged text of the hardcover release, making it a desirable collectible for Ludlum fans. Praised as “an explosion of mirth and suspense,” the novel follows a charismatic and roguish general who hatches an outrageous kidnapping scheme involving the Pope himself — a mix of high comedy and international intrigue that only Ludlum could deliver. This edition is Out of Print (OOP) and in Like New condition, making it an excellent collectible for fans of Ludlum and vintage thrillers. About the Author: Robert Ludlum (1927–2001) was a bestselling author of 27 thrillers, including The Bourne Identity, The Matarese Circle, and The Parsifal Mosaic. His works have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide and inspired numerous films, cementing him as one of the most influential thriller writers of the 20th century. --- Condition Like New. Remarkably preserved 1982 first paperback printing. Cover shows bright color with only minimal handling wear. Spine tight and uncreased. Pages clean, crisp, and unmarked. A true collectible copy.