{"product_id":"edward-aarons-sam-durell-manchurian-doll-1966-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Edward Aarons – Sam Durell  Manchurian Doll  1966 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eEdward Aarons – Manchurian Doll – Turkish Edition – Başak Yayınevi (1966) – 1st Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eThis is the Turkish-language edition of Manchurian Doll, a Cold War-era espionage novel by American author Edward Aarons, published in 1966 by Başak Yayınevi as part of the Dedektif Romanları series. The novel features Sam Durell, Aarons’ iconic CIA operative, known for navigating complex international missions during one of the most politically tense periods of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eThe Dedektif Romanları series, issued during the 1960s, brought together some of the most iconic detectives and authors of world literature. With a total of 42 titles published, the series stands as an important example of mid-20th century Turkish pulp publishing, offering readers a wide range of international crime and espionage stories in accessible Turkish editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eManchurian Doll places Sam Durell in the shadowy world of Far Eastern espionage, where he must track a dangerous network of agents operating across politically volatile regions. The narrative centers around a mysterious figure—referred to as the “Manchurian Doll”—whose identity and role are key to unraveling a broader conspiracy involving intelligence manipulation and covert operations. As the story unfolds, Durell faces shifting alliances, hidden agendas, and the ever-present risk of betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eEdward Aarons is known for his fast-paced yet grounded approach to spy fiction, and this novel reflects his ability to combine international settings with realistic intelligence work. Unlike more flamboyant spy characters, Sam Durell operates with calculated precision, relying on field experience, cultural awareness, and strategic thinking rather than spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1966 first edition represents a strong example of globally influenced Cold War espionage literature within the Başak Yayınevi Dedektif Romanları series, offering both narrative depth and historical context tied to the geopolitical tensions of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e• Title: Manchurian Doll (Casuslar Ringi – Sam Durell)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e• Author: Edward Aarons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e• Publisher: Başak Yayınevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e• Edition: 1st Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e• Series: Dedektif Romanları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e• Series Scope: 42 titles published during the 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e• Main Character: Sam Durell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e• Genre: Espionage \/ Spy Fiction (Cold War era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e• Setting: Far East \/ international espionage landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e• Themes: Covert operations, identity mystery, political tension, espionage networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e• CollectorAppeal: First edition featuring a Far East–focused Cold War spy narrative within a classic Turkish detective series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48017832411274,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_318dc6eb-c688-4e01-86e5-de9bd194a36e.jpg?v=1776081283","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/edward-aarons-sam-durell-manchurian-doll-1966-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}