The Scarlet Papers by Matthew Richardson Paperback Book 9781405924832

THE BOOK THOSE IN THE KNOW ARE CALLING THE BEST SPY NOVEL OF THE YEAR One of the 50 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 in the Daily Telegraph A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Superbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn Its highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year THE SUNDAY TIMESA breathtaking thriller A classic in the making PETER JAMESHugely impressive and compelling WILLIAM BOYDA naturalborn storyteller JEFFERY DEAVERLondon present dayHistorian Max Archer is invited to a clandestine meeting with legendary Cold War spymaster Scarlet KingHer offer to share the explosive secrets born of over half a century at the heart of global espionage would be lifechanging But Max has little reason to trust a woman whose name is a byword for deceit and ruthlessnessSoon he is on the wrong side of the law and on the run As the net closes tighter around him he must somehow discover the truth Because its not just his life on the line but also the fate of the Western world Intricate and fast moving it weaves a thrilling spell DAILY MAILSmart slick and totally gripping The Scarlet Papers is always credible always...