Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

Based on true events, "The Safeway Bag" is a thrilling Cold War story about a KGB double agent who leaked secrets to the British for over a decade. The man, dressed as a Soviet citizen, carried a conspicuous Safeway bag as a signal to activate his escape plan. This extraordinary episode changed the course of the Cold War.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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An enthralling Cold War narrative, penned by one of Britain's most renowned historians, and a perfect gift for anyone who adores a captivating spy thriller!

This is the finest true spy story I have ever encountered. John le Carré

On a serene July evening in 1985, a middle-aged man stood on the bustling pavement of a lively avenue in the heart of Moscow. Dressed in a grey suit and tie, he blended seamlessly with any other Soviet citizen. However, the plastic carrier bag he held in his hands was somewhat peculiar, adorned with the red logo of Safeway, the British supermarket.

The man was a spy. For over a decade, he had been providing his British spymasters with a continuous flow of invaluable secrets from the very depths of the Soviet intelligence apparatus. No spy had ever done more harm to the KGB. The Safeway bag served as a signal to activate his meticulously planned escape plan, aimed at smuggling him out of Soviet Russia. Thus, commenced one of the most audacious and extraordinary chapters in the annals of espionage.

Ben Macintyre unveils a captivating tale of espionage, treachery, and unyielding bravery that forever altered the trajectory of the Cold War. This extraordinary book is John Preston's best work yet, hailed as "extraordinary" by the Sunday Times and "remarkable" by the Times. It is a testament to the indomitable courage of a single individual.

\n Weight: 316g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780241972137\n \n