A Spy Alone: For fans of Damascus Station and Slow Horses by Charles Beaumont Pa

Description: A Spy Alone by Charles Beaumont Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Five stars. One of the best books Ive read in a very, very long time James OBrien, LBCThis is first class The Times | Excellent SpectatorA highly accomplished novel from a new writer of great promise Financial TimesEverything a John le Carré fan could ever wish for Private Eye #1615A cracker of a debut novel which really does make clear whats been going on Bill Nighy via The RakeA marvellously confident debut, sharply observed and exceptionally well written Charles Cumming, author of Box 88Everyone knows about the Cambridge Spies from the Fifties, identified and broken up after passing national secrets to the Soviets for years. But no spy ring was ever unearthed at Oxford. Because one never existed? Or because it was never found…?2022: Former spy Simon Sharman is eking out a living in the private sector. When a commission to delve into the financial dealings of a mysterious Russian oligarch comes across his desk, he jumps at the chance.But as Simon investigates, worrying patterns begin to emerge. His subject made regular trips to Oxford, but for no apparent reason. There are payments from offshore accounts that suddenly just… stop.Has he found what none of his former colleagues believed possible, a Russian spy ring now nestled at the heart of the British Establishment? Or is he just another paranoid ex-spook left out in the cold, obsessed with redemption?From Oxfords hallowed quadrangles to brush contacts on Hampstead Heath, agent-running in Vienna and mysterious meetings in Prague, A Spy Alone is a gripping international thriller and a searing portrait of modern Britain in the age of cynical populism. Perfect for readers of Charles Cumming, Mick Herron and John le Carré.Praise for A Spy AloneBeaumont is at the forefront of the espionage genre, capturing the changing nature of intelligence: soft influence and business deals are overtaking stolen secrets; long-term insinuation is replacing Cold-War tradecraft. Brilliant I. S. Berry, author of The Peacock and the SparrowThe best spy novel Ive read for years... An astonishing debut... and a brilliant portrait of how Britain allowed Russia to game our recent politics, including with Brexit Luke Harding, author of Invasion: Russias Bloody War and Ukraines Fight for SurvivalA post-Brexit take on the classic British spy novel, combining a cynical ex-spy protagonist and a major role for Bellingcat-OSINT types Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The EconomistBeaumont ... catches the zeitgeist of (le Carré) .... He conveys all the world of espionage with relish, in its murky motives and surveillance techniques and the book races along and makes for a stunning debut Maxim Jakubowski, Crime TimeA clever, thrilling spy story that brings the feel of Eric Amblers shadowy political intrigues right into todays world Jeremy Duns, author of Free AgentTense, compelling and remarkably timely... Shades of some of the greats of spy fiction – it might even be better than Charles Cumming Dominick Donald, author of BreatheBeaumont takes the intrigue, atmosphere and subterfuge of the Cambridge Spies and brings it bang up to date with a what-if tale of an Oxford spy ring at the service of modern-day populist politicians and malevolent regimes. Chilling Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead Author Biography Charles Beaumont worked undercover as an MI6 operative in war zones, on diplomatic missions and in international business. His work spanned two decades and four continents. Details ISBN 1804364789 ISBN-13 9781804364789 Title A Spy Alone Author Charles Beaumont Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 352 Publisher Canelo GE_Item_ID:151289591; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. 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