Hold Fast: A Novel

During the Napoleonic Wars, Thomas Grey, a former British agent, is offered to sell out Britain's spy network to France. He travels to Paris to infiltrate Napoleon's government, seeking revenge for his wife's death and to turn the tide of war in England's favor. Hold Fast is a thrilling spy thriller that follows Grey's journey as he outwits his handlers and outmatches his French counterparts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

It's 1803, and the Napoleonic Wars are in full swing. Britain is on the brink, and His Majesty's Secret Service has suffered a significant loss with the departure of its top agent, Thomas Grey. Overwhelmed by the untimely death of his wife, Grey resigns from the service, accepting an offer to work for a lumber firm in Boston. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when a sea battle with a privateer forces his ship to make port in neutral Portugal.

While in Portugal, Grey is approached with a proposition that could change his life forever. He is offered the chance to become a wealthy man by selling out Britain's spy network to France. The French perceive Grey as a disgruntled ex-naval officer, unaware of his true intentions.

After years of dedicated service to King and Country, Grey sees this as an opportunity to fight a covert war of his own. He travels to Paris, assuming the identity of a valuable turncoat, and proceeds to infiltrate the highest levels of Napoleon's government. His mission is to outwit his handlers, outmatch his French counterparts, and outrun Napoleon's secret police.

With action and intrigue at every turn, Hold Fast takes readers on a thrilling spy thriller journey. Grey must navigate treacherous waters, confront his deepest fears, and risk everything to avenge his wife's death and turn the tide of war in England's favor. The stakes have never been higher, and the consequences could be catastrophic.

As Grey delves deeper into the heart of Napoleons government, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threatens to destroy both nations. He must use all of his skills and resources to prevent a catastrophic conflict from breaking out and to protect the interests of his country.

With its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and thrilling twists and turns, Hold Fast is a must-read for anyone who loves spy fiction and historical drama. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 207g
Dimension: 211 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393882476