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In this fast‑moving Cold War mystery, a tightly knit group of military and intelligence experts is deployed to London to counter a covert Soviet plot. Their mission is twofold: prevent the coup and save the life of a captured clandestine operative. MacInnes blends tense action, intricate spycraft, and palpable tension to keep readers on edge until the final resolution.
First publish date: 1867
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Helen MacInnes
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