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Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal

Name: Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal
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Book Synopsis: “Ben Macintyre’s rollicking, spellbinding Agent Zigzag blends the spy-versus-spy machinations of John le Carré with the high farce of Evelyn Waugh.”—William Grimes, The New York Times (Editors’ Choice)“Wildly improbable but entirely true . . . [a] compellingly cinematic spy thriller with verve.”—Entertainment Weekly

ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Entertainment Weekly

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post

Eddie Chapman was a charming criminal, a con man, and a philanderer. He was also one of the most remarkable double agents Britain has ever produced. In 1941, after training as German spy in occupied France, Chapman was parachuted into Britain with a revolver, a wireless, and a cyanide pill, with orders from the Abwehr to blow up an airplane factory. Instead, he contacted M15, the British Secret service, and for the next four years, Chapman worked as a double agent, a lone British spy at the heart of the German Secret Service. Inside the traitor was a man of loyalty; inside the villain was a hero. The problem for Chapman, his spymasters, and his lovers was to know where one persona ended and the other began. Based on recently declassified files, Agent Zigzag tells Chapman’s full story for the first time. It’s a gripping tale of loyalty, love, treachery, espionage, and the thin and shifting line between fidelity and betrayal.

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Discover the incredible true story of Eddie Chapman, the extraordinary double agent who infiltrated the German Secret Service, in the captivating book Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal. This spy-thriller, written by acclaimed author Ben Macintyre, combines the gripping espionage of John le Carré with the comedic flair of Evelyn Waugh, creating a rollicking adventure that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Uncover the secrets of this criminal-turned-spy as you delve into his fascinating journey. Sent by the Abwehr to sabotage a British airplane factory, Chapman had other plans. Instead of carrying out the mission, he made contact with M15, the British Secret service, and began his undercover operation. For the next four years, Chapman fearlessly played both sides, where the line between loyalty and betrayal blurred.

Macintyre, using recently declassified files, paints an immersive narrative that explores the complexities of loyalty, love, and treachery. With its compelling storytelling and cinematic flair, Agent Zigzag is bound to captivate both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. It's no wonder it has been hailed as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review and The Washington Post and received rave reviews from Entertainment Weekly.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of espionage? Grab your copy of Agent Zigzag today and immerse yourself in the gripping tale of a true hero hidden within a traitor. Don't miss out on this extraordinary story - order now!

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