The Spy and the Traitor
The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War
What's it about
Ever wondered what drives someone to betray their country for an enemy they've been taught to despise? Uncover the astonishing true story of Oleg Gordievsky, a top KGB officer who became a secret double agent for Britain, and learn how one person’s conscience can alter the course of history. You'll discover the high-stakes world of Cold War espionage, from dead drops in Moscow to clandestine meetings in London. Find out how Gordievsky dodged the KGB, fed crucial intelligence to MI6 and the CIA, and helped avert nuclear disaster, all leading to one of the most daring and dramatic escapes in spy history.
Meet the author
Ben Macintyre is a bestselling historian and columnist for The Times of London, celebrated as the master of the modern espionage story. His background as a foreign correspondent gave him unparalleled access to the shadowy world of intelligence, allowing him to uncover the human drama behind the history. Macintyre's work is built on meticulous research and exclusive interviews with former spies, bringing the secret lives of agents out of the cold and onto the page with thrilling, novelistic detail.
What's it about
Ever wondered what drives someone to betray their country for an enemy they've been taught to despise? Uncover the astonishing true story of Oleg Gordievsky, a top KGB officer who became a secret double agent for Britain, and learn how one person’s conscience can alter the course of history. You'll discover the high-stakes world of Cold War espionage, from dead drops in Moscow to clandestine meetings in London. Find out how Gordievsky dodged the KGB, fed crucial intelligence to MI6 and the CIA, and helped avert nuclear disaster, all leading to one of the most daring and dramatic escapes in spy history.
Meet the author
Ben Macintyre is a bestselling historian and columnist for The Times of London, celebrated as the master of the modern espionage story. His background as a foreign correspondent gave him unparalleled access to the shadowy world of intelligence, allowing him to uncover the human drama behind the history. Macintyre's work is built on meticulous research and exclusive interviews with former spies, bringing the secret lives of agents out of the cold and onto the page with thrilling, novelistic detail.
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