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The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben MacIntyre (Hardcover, 2018)
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On 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 . . .Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780241186657
eBay Product ID (ePID)2317577929
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Spy and the Traitor: the Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War
AuthorBen Macintyre
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicGovernment, History
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height240mm
Item Width162mm
Item Weight685g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorBen Macintyre
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 16 Oct, 2018
Real life more incredible than fiction...
A superb read - a thrilling, real life tale of the dark and duplicitous espionage world in which fact is more incredible and gripping than fiction. Ben Macintyre’s superlatively researched and written work describes one man’s bravery and personal sacrifice and how it changed the course of the Cold War. In my humble opinion, a fantastic book which I would thoroughly recommend to anyone, whether they enjoy fiction or non-fiction genres. I have started working my way through the author’s “back catalogue” of work - a whole new area of interest has been opened up for me.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Aug, 2019
Ben MacIntyre at his best
Really enjoyed this book. I remember all this happening and wondering what really went on, now I know!! Excellent detail. Reads like a James Bond story, only this time it's real. A must read book if you're interested in the machinations of the Cold War.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Mar, 2020
Real Espionage of the Cold War
The fact that the individuals throughout the book are/were real life character within the KGB, CIA, Mi5/6 and the inner workings of the the time are revealed is absolutely fascinating and compelling reading. Great recommendation by a friend to get this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Dec, 2018
Hopefully another great J.A. story
Always have enjoyed a good Jeffrey Archer story. I am assuming I will like this one as his other books have been so good. Haven’t read it yet, saving it for my January holidayVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Jul, 2019
Gripping read
Excellent read that will have you gripped and on the edge of your chair. Events from a true story about a spy during the Soviet Union era. Don’t miss it you will love it. Bought as a gift for my dad who loved it and finished it in a week.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Aug, 2019
Gripping
True to Ben McIntyre’s tradition this is a fascinating & well researched book. I couldn’t put it downVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Nov, 2018
Only hearsay, have not read it.
I have not read this book, bought it as a Christmas present, but have read good reviews: hence the rating.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Apr, 2025
Difficult to put this book down. Amazing...
Difficult to put this book down. Amazing subject. On par with Le Care novel. First class insight into operations of KGB during the Cold War.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Oct, 2019
Fascinating book
This extraordinary story describing true events of the Cold War absorbed me completely from start to finish. Oleg’s courage is very humbling.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Dec, 2019
A very special true story
A very readable book about some complex defence / security issues made much more riveting as its set in a time I've lived through.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
