The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

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Book Synopsis: *The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller***Shortlisted for the 2018 Baillie Gifford Prize***Bill Gates' Top 5 Books for 2020*'THE BEST TRUE SPY STORY I HAVE EVER READ' JOHN LE CARRÉ A thrilling Cold War story about a KGB double agent, by one of Britain's greatest historians - now with a new afterwordOn a warm July evening in 1985, a middle-aged man stood on the pavement of a busy avenue in the heart of Moscow, holding a plastic carrier bag. In his grey suit and tie, he looked like any other Soviet citizen. The bag alone was mildly conspicuous, printed with the red logo of Safeway, the British supermarket.The man was a spy. A senior KGB officer, for more than a decade he had supplied his British spymasters with a stream of priceless secrets from deep within the Soviet intelligence machine. No spy had done more to damage the KGB. The Safeway bag was a signal: to activate his escape plan to be smuggled out of Soviet Russia. So began one of the boldest and most extraordinary episodes in the history of spying. Ben Macintyre reveals a tale of espionage, betrayal and raw courage that changed the course of the Cold War forever...BEN MACINTYRE'S NEXT BOOK, COLDITZ, IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW

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Step into the thrilling world of espionage with "The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War." This No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller is a captivating narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into the incredible true story of a KGB double agent who risked it all to supply priceless secrets to the British spymasters. With a new afterword added, this book by Ben Macintyre is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Cold War intrigue.

Immerse yourself in the high-stakes world of espionage with this shortlisted 2018 Baillie Gifford Prize book. Recommended by none other than Bill Gates as one of his Top 5 Books for 2020, "The Spy and the Traitor" is hailed as the best true spy story ever read by the legendary John le Carré. Witness the incredible courage, betrayal, and the cunning of a senior KGB officer as he navigates the treacherous landscape of Soviet Russia during the Cold War.

Experience a real-life spy thriller like never before with "The Spy and the Traitor." Discover the bold and extraordinary escape plan that unfolds in the heart of Moscow, as the KGB officer faces the ultimate decision of his life. Ben Macintyre masterfully weaves together espionage, betrayal, and raw courage in a gripping tale that altered the course of history. Get your hands on this compelling book now and uncover the secrets that changed the Cold War forever.

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