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In The Mulberry Bush, Charles McCarry follows a maverick intelligence officer whose ambition to avenge his father’s ruined career leads him to the daughter of a celebrated Argentinean revolutionary. As the spy navigates honor, love, and betrayal, he becomes ensnared in a complex web of deception tied to Cold War tensions and clandestine operatives.
The novel blends themes of revenge, loyalty, and political intrigue, exploring the personal and professional costs of espionage in a tense global landscape.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Charles McCarry
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