{"product_id":"in-high-places-1","title":"In High Places by Arthur Hailey [Same cover] [Old Edition] [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eIn High Places\u003c\/em\u003e (1962) is a taut political thriller set in Cold War–era Canada. The protagonist, Prime Minister James McCallum Howden, leads a tenuous government as he negotiates a high-stakes treaty with the U.S. amid the looming threat of thermonuclear conflict . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative weaves together three interlinked storylines: Howden’s personal and political crises—including a past affair and a fractious alliance with colleague Harvey Warrender; a legal battle over an undocumented immigrant in Vancouver; and secret diplomatic maneuvering to secure national survival\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs tensions escalate, Howden navigates backroom deals, power plays, and public scrutiny, culminating in a cliffhanger parliamentary speech that could reshape North America’s political landscape\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel blends intimate character drama with geopolitical suspense, portraying the moral ambiguities and human costs of leadership when survival is on the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eArthur Frederick Hailey (April 5, 1920 – November 24, 2004) was a British‑Canadian novelist renowned for his meticulously researched, institution‑set thrillers. Born in Luton, England, he left school at 14, served as a pilot in the RAF during World War II, and emigrated to Canada in 1947, later becoming a dual citizen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arthur_Hailey?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arthur_Hailey?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe began writing full-time after his successful CBC teleplay \u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eFlight into Danger\u003c\/em\u003e (1956), and went on to pen bestselling novels like \u003cem data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eThe Final Diagnosis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eIn High Places\u003c\/em\u003e, the latter reflecting his interest in politics and global crisis\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHailey’s commercial breakthrough came with \u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eHotel\u003c\/em\u003e (1965) and \u003cem data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eAirport\u003c\/em\u003e (1968), both adapted into hit films; his journalism-grade research process—spanning a year of research, six months of planning, and 18 months of writing—made his work both vivid and technically precise\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThough critics sometimes derided his style as formulaic, Hailey’s compelling storytelling and insider details earned him immense popularity—selling over 170 million books in 38 languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881762652417,"sku":"2PMEKM8LD-Used","price":350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/ccc_c089dd99-b793-494d-8992-4f0e3ee2ccf7.jpg?v=1704173998","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/in-high-places-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}