The Durable Fire Author:Howard Swiggett Book Description — What makes this novel so intensely readable is not so much the suspense of its narrative or its topical theme. Its distinctive appeal stems chiefly from its flossy milieu of high finance, top echelon government and social elegance....All which moves me to praise Mr. Swiggett for having written an adult thriller without using ei... more »ther a gun or a chase. (By John Barkham, New York Times)« less