The Defector
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Set against the shadowy backdrop of Cold War Britain, The Defector is a taut espionage thriller that chronicles the dangerous game of intelligence and betrayal at the heart of a defection case. Donald Seaman, a veteran journalist and author, brings an authoritative insider's perspective to the murky world of spies, double agents, and the political machinations that define East-West tension. The narrative uncovers the moral ambiguity faced by its protagonist as loyalties are tested and identities are stripped bare, building to a suspenseful climax that keeps readers on edge. Written with the precision of a seasoned reporter, the novel delivers a gripping portrait of deception, ideological conflict, and the very human cost of choosing sides during one of history's most paranoid eras.
Author: Donald Seaman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Hamish Hamilton, London
Genre: Cold war & espionage
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Set against the shadowy backdrop of Cold War Britain, The Defector is a taut espionage thriller that chronicles the dangerous game of intelligence and betrayal at the heart of a defection case. Donald Seaman, a veteran journalist and author, brings an authoritative insider's perspective to the murky world of spies, double agents, and the political machinations that define East-West tension. The narrative uncovers the moral ambiguity faced by its protagonist as loyalties are tested and identities are stripped bare, building to a suspenseful climax that keeps readers on edge. Written with the precision of a seasoned reporter, the novel delivers a gripping portrait of deception, ideological conflict, and the very human cost of choosing sides during one of history's most paranoid eras.