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In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession . . .

'William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant…

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This was William Boyd at his best. A fascinating tale of an innocent guy caught up in the murky world of spies.

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