The Bourne Identity

5b Robert Ludlum. New York, 1980. First Edition SIGNED. Notes The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum is a fast-paced espionage thriller that introduces readers to Jason Bourne, a man suffering from amnesia who is pulled from the Mediterranean Sea with gunshot wounds and no memory of who he is. As he begins to piece together his identity, he discovers he possesses lethal skills, multiple passports, and is being hunted by unknown enemies. The only clues to his past are a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his hip and vague flashes of memory that hint at a violent and covert life. As Bourne races across Europe trying to uncover the truth, he is pursued by assassins, intelligence agencies, and the shadowy figure of Carlos the Jackal, a notorious real-life terrorist integrated into the story’s fictional world. Along the way, he forms a complex relationship with Marie St. Jacques, a Canadian economist who becomes both ally and romantic partner. Blending action, psychological depth, and Cold War-era intrigue, Ludlum’s novel is a gripping exploration of identity, trust, and survival, laying the groundwork for one of the most iconic characters in modern spy fiction. Description Black canvas binding with gilt lettering on the spine. Original pictorial dust jacket. Inscription on preliminary endpaper “Best wishes, Robert Ludlum.” Fine condition overall.