The Spy Across the Water
The Spy Across the Water
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The Spy Across the Water by James Naughtie
From one of our most treasured BBC broadcasters, The Spy Across the Water is the third instalment in James Naughtie’s brilliant spy series, woven around three brothers bound together through espionage. We live with our history, but it can kill us. Faces from the past appear from nowhere at a family funeral, and Will Flemyng, spy-turned-ambassador, is drawn into twin mysteries that threaten everything he holds dear. From Washington, he’s pitched back into the Troubles in Northern Ireland and an explosive secret hidden deep in the most dangerous but fulfilling friendship he has ever known. And while he confronts shadowy adversaries in American streets, and looks for solace at home in the Scottish Highlands, he discovers that his government’s most precious Cold War agent is in mortal danger and needs his help to survive. In an electric story of courage and betrayal, Flemyng learns the truth: that his life has left him a man with many friends, but still alone. 'A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carré' Ian Rankin 'Naughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incident. The Spy Across the Water is perhaps his finest yet.' Charles Cumming Praise for James Naughtie: ‘As convincing as any of John le Carré’s’ Independent ‘Beautifully written, deftly plotted, skilfully paced, imaginatively conceived’ Robert Littell ‘An involved and beautifully plotted spy story’ Allan Massie 'Hugely gripping and atmospheric' Mail on Sunday 'Complex and psychologically detailed' Charles Cumming 'A tour de force' Kate Mosse
A splendidly gripping and atmospheric evocation of this febrile period * The Daily Telegraph *
Intelligent, thoughtful and very emotional * The Herald *
The best kind of thriller - resonant, intelligent, suspenseful - and plausible * Lee Child *
A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carré * Ian Rankin *
The plot is driven by the engaging portrayals of its central characters, and when the focus shifts to Scotland, Naughtie's description of the Highlands is positively lyrical * Promoting Crime Fiction *
Naughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incidentThe Spy Across the Water is perhaps his finest yet. * Charles Cumming *
Intelligent, thoughtful and very emotional * The Herald *
The best kind of thriller - resonant, intelligent, suspenseful - and plausible * Lee Child *
A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carré * Ian Rankin *
The plot is driven by the engaging portrayals of its central characters, and when the focus shifts to Scotland, Naughtie's description of the Highlands is positively lyrical * Promoting Crime Fiction *
Naughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incidentThe Spy Across the Water is perhaps his finest yet. * Charles Cumming *
James Naughtie is a special correspondent for BBC News, for which he has reported from around the world. He presented Today on BBC Radio 4 for 21 years. This his third novel, and his most recent book is an account of five decades of travel and work in the United States – On the Road: American Adventures from Nixon to Trump. He lives in Edinburgh and London.
| SKU | GOR013708762 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781784080235 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784080233 |
| Title | The Spy Across the Water |
| Author | James Naughtie |
| Series | The Will Flemyng Thrillers |
| Condition | Like New |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins |
