{"product_id":"9781784080259","title":"The Spy Across the Water","description":"Author: Naughtie, James\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781784080259\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Jun 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 432 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of our most treasured BBC broadcasters, \u003ci\u003eThe Spy Across the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is the third instalment in James Naughtie's brilliant spy series, woven around three brothers bound together through espionage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe live with our history, but it can kill us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaces 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.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003eAnd 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.\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A thoughtful and detailed novel of statecraft and spycraft, recommended for fans of le Carre' Ian Rankin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaughtie writes sophisticated, complex spy novels, rich in character and incident. \u003ci\u003eThe Spy Across the Water\u003c\/i\u003e is perhaps his finest yet.' Charles Cumming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for James Naughtie-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'As convincing as any of John le Carre's' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Beautifully written, deftly plotted, skilfully paced, imaginatively conceived' \u003cb\u003eRobert Littell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An involved and beautifully plotted spy story' \u003cb\u003eAllan Massie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hugely gripping and atmospheric' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Complex and psychologically detailed' \u003cb\u003eCharles Cumming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A tour de force' \u003cb\u003eKate Mosse\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643215794334,"sku":"UBD-9781784080259","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781784080259.jpg?v=1774484277","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781784080259","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}