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Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth, whose latest book is The Negotiator, says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers
Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth, whose latest book is The Negotiator, says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers

Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth, whose latest book is The Negotiator, says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers

Date4/24/1989
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  • Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth, whose latest book is The Negotiator, says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers
  • Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth; whose latest book is The Negotiator; says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Spy Writer. Frederick Forsyth; whose latest book is The Negotiator; says the thaw in the cold war may affect public's appetite for East-West thrillers.
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