The Blackford Oakes series

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Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf book series
gptkbp:adaptation none
gptkbp:associatedWith friendships
family ties
rivalries
romantic interests
mentor-mentee dynamics
gptkbp:author gptkb:William_F._Buckley_Jr.
gptkbp:character gptkb:Blackford_Oakes
gptkbp:characterDevelopment loyal
brave
intelligent
resourceful
charming
complex characters
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced spy genre
gptkbp:enrollment young adults
adult males
adult females
spy fiction enthusiasts
politically interested readers
gptkbp:genre spy fiction
gptkbp:historicalContext Cold_War_tensions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blackford Oakes series
gptkbp:influenced political ideologies
gptkbp:influences government agencies
literary works
political events
historical figures
intelligence community
media portrayals
gptkbp:inspiration real-life espionage cases
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:narrativeStyle third-person
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:William_F._Buckley_Jr.
Catherine_Oakes
gptkbp:occupation CIA_officer
gptkbp:pageCount 10
gptkbp:plot intertwined storylines
gptkbp:publicationDate 1968
gptkbp:publishedBy Saving the Queen
The_Blackford_Oakes_series:_The_Last_of_the_Oakes
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:relatedPatent The_Blackford_Oakes_series:_The_Last_of_the_Oakes
gptkbp:series 10 books
gptkbp:setting various international locations
Cold War era
gptkbp:style satirical
gptkbp:target_audience adult readers
gptkbp:theme betrayal
loyalty
political intrigue
survival
espionage
deception