The Spy and the Traitor

Discover the gripping true story of espionage in Ben Macintyre's acclaimed book, Spy and the Traitor. This No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller and a BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick offers an exhilarating account of a KGB double agent during the Cold War. With 384 pages of riveting narrative, Macintyre, one of Britain's foremost historians, takes you on a journey through the intricate world of spies and intelligence services.

Set against the backdrop of 1985 Moscow, the tale begins on a warm July evening as a seemingly ordinary man, dressed in a grey suit and holding a plastic carrier bag, prepares to make a life-altering decision. Praised by John le Carré as "the best true spy story I have ever read," this book promises to captivate anyone interested in the complexities of loyalty and betrayal during one of history's most tense periods.

Published in 2019, Spy and the Traitor is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Cold War history and espionage. Don’t miss your chance to delve into this remarkable narrative.