1992 novel by Dirk Bogarde (7)

I believe the answer is:

jericho

(Other definitions for jericho that I've seen before include "Palestinian town" , "Town that fell to Joshua" , "Joshua fought a great Biblical battle here" , "Place taken by Joshua" , "Ancient city north of the Dead Sea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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