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Duration: 0H 27min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BEN MACINTYRE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The K.G.B.

Uncle Gormsson

SUNBEAM

Green Ink and Microfilm

A Plastic Bag and a Mars Bar

Agent B.O.O.T.

The Safe House

Operation R.Y.A.N.

K.O.B.A.

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Spy and the Traitor” by Ben Macintyre tells the gripping story of Oleg Gordievsky, a high-ranking officer in the K.G.B. who secretly worked as a double agent for M.I.6 during the Cold War. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of espionage as Gordievsky navigates his dual life within the Soviet intelligence system. As tensions between the East and West escalate, Gordievsky provides invaluable intelligence to the British, risking his life and the safety of his family. The narrative delves into the personal sacrifices and ideological conflicts faced by those in the world of espionage.

Release date

Audiobook: 6 December 2024