Roland Philipps

Broschiertes Buch

A Spy Named Orphan

The Enigma of Donald Maclean

Beschreibung

`Superb' William Boyd`Fascinating... An exceptional story of espionage and betrayal, thrillingly told' Philippe Sands`A cracking story... Impressively researched' Sunday Times`Philipps makes the story and the slow uncovering of [Maclean's] treachery a gripping narrative' Alan Bennett

Autor

Roland Philipps was a leading publisher for many years. A Spy Named Orphan , his first book, arose from lifelong connections to Donald Maclean and his story. It was longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and shortlisted for the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize 2018, was a Daily Mail Book of the Year and received widespread critical acclaim. His second book, Victoire, was published by The Bodley Head in 2021.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House UK / Vintage
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 236569
• Seitenzahl: 480
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 195mm x 126mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 343g
• ISBN-13: 9781784703578
• ISBN-10: 1784703575
• Artikelnr.: 54347871

Rezensionen

Brilliantly fluent...fascinating...[Philipps] writes so cleanly, and at such a clip, handling the big scenes with aplomb...This biography first grips and then lingers long in the mind. It is a page-turner of the most empathetic kind. Rachel Cooke Guardian