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THE EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAVING BERLIN. Some secrets should never be told. Moscow, 1961: With the launch of Sputnik, the Soviet Union`s international prestige is at an all-time high. And the most notorious of the defectors to the Soviet Union, former CIA agent Frank Weeks, is about to publish his memoirs. What he reveals will send shock waves through the West. Weeks` defection in the early 1950s shook Washington to its core - and forced the resignation of his brother, Simon, from the State Department. Simon, now a publisher in New York, is given the opportunity to read and publish his brother`s memoir. He knows the US government will never approve the publication of what is clearly intended as KGB propaganda. Yet the offer is irresistible: it will
finally give him the chance to learn why his brother chose to betray his country.But what he discovers in Moscow is far more shocking than he ever imagined.. .***Readers and reviewers love Defectors and Joseph Kanon*** `Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best of the current crop of spy thriller writers...he is the master of the shadows of the era... a frightening, convincing portrait of the state`s capacity to control every aspect of the lives of its subjects and even its visitors. Kanon writes beautifully, superbly conveying human sadness and regret` The Times on Defectors `The critical stock of Joseph Kanon will add further lustre to his reputation... There are pleasing echoes here of the `entertainments` of Graham Greene` Guardian on Defectors
`Defectors [is] as readable and suspenseful as the fine espionage novels of Eric Ambler, Graham Greene, Charles McCarry, Robert Littell, Alan Furst and John Le Carre - and its roller-coaster plot will keep you guessing until the final page` Washington Post`An excellent tale about secrets, loyalty and betrayal` Sun `One of the most exciting books I`ve read in years` Alexander McCall Smith on Leaving Berlin `Spectacular in every way` Lee Child on Stardust `Tense and atmospheric, with sinister intrigue` Wall Street Journal on Istanbul Passage
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THE EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAVING BERLIN. Some secrets should never be told. Moscow, 1961: With the launch of Sputnik, the Soviet Union`s international prestige is at an all-time high. & the most notorious of the defectors to the Soviet Union, former CIA agent Frank Weeks, is about to publish his memoirs. What he reveals will send shock waves through the West. Weeks` defection in the early 1950s shook Washington to its core
- & forced the resignation of his brother, Simon, from the State Department. Simon, now a publisher in New York, is given the opportunity to read & publish his brother`s memoir. He knows the US government will never approve the publication of what is clearly intended as KGB propaganda. Yet the offer is irresistible: it will finally give him the chance to learn why his brother chose to betray his country. But what he discovers in Moscow is far more shocking than he ever imagined.. .*** Readers & reviewers love Defectors & Joseph Kanon*** ` Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best of the current crop of spy thriller writers...he is the master of the shadows of the era... a frightening, convincing portrait of the state`s capacity to control every aspect of the lives of its subjects & even its visitors. Kanon writes beautifully, superbly conveying human sadness & regret` The Times on Defectors ` The critical stock of Joseph Kanon will add further lustre to his reputation... There are pleasing echoes here of the `entertainments` of Graham Greene` Guardian on Defectors ` Defectors [is] as readable & suspenseful as the fine espionage novels of Eric Ambler, Graham Greene, Charles Mc Carry, Robert Littell, Alan Furst & John Le Carre
- & its roller-coaster plot will keep you guessing until the final page` Washington Post` An excellent tale about secrets, loyalty & betrayal` Sun ` One of the most exciting books I`ve read in years` Alexander Mc Call Smith on Leaving Berlin ` Spectacular in every way` Lee Child on Stardust ` Tense & atmospheric, with sinister intrigue` Wall Street Journal on Istanbul Passage

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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