Winter Agent

In a gripping high-concept thriller set in occupied France during World War II, Marc Reece leads a circuit of British agents sabotaging the German war effort. When his circuit is ambushed, Reece suspects a traitor and must find a document identifying a German spy before it's too late. With the fate of the Allied forces on D-Day hanging in the balance, Charlotte goes missing, and Reece must navigate a deadly game of espionage to uncover the truth and prevent a betrayal that could change the course of the war. The Winter Agent is a superior SOE novel that blends meticulously researched history with a plot of double-crossing and deception.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A gripping high-concept thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass Races, this novel follows Marc Reece, a British agent leading a circuit of spies in occupied France, as they risk their lives to sabotage the German war effort from within. However, Reece has a secret mission: to secure a document identifying a German spy at the heart of British intelligence. As he delves deeper into his investigation, he realizes that there may be a traitor in their ranks, putting everything they have been fighting for at risk.

When Charlotte, the woman with whom Reece has fallen in love, goes missing, he becomes even more determined to find the truth. Is she in danger, or has Reece been betrayed by the only person he thought he could trust? With the clock ticking towards D-Day, Reece must navigate a deadly game of espionage and uncover the truth before it's too late.

The Winter Agent is a superior SOE novel that is exhaustively researched and superbly realized. Gareth Rubin, the author, really knows his stuff, and it shows on every page. The novel is rich in loyalty and double-dealing, capturing perfectly the horror and heroism of the Second World War.

Howard Linskey, in his review for the Sun, praised the novel for its "meticulously researched history" and its plot of double-crossing and deception. He described it as "smart, stylish, meticulously researched," and praised its "cracking pace."

The Sunday Times also gave the novel a starred review, calling it "brilliant" and "blends meticulously researched history with a plot of double-crossing and deception." The reviewer praised the novel's "complex characters" and its "taut, suspenseful plot."

In conclusion, The Winter Agent is a gripping and atmospheric thriller inspired by true events that is destined to change the course of the most crucial battle in the Second World War. With its superior research, superb realization, and complex plot, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and espionage.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405930635