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An Officer and a Spy

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An Officer and a Spy

By: Robert Harris
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Summary

IN THE HUNT FOR A SPY, HE EXPOSED A CONSPIRACY

'Seriously riveting . . . a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power' The Times

'Taut and exciting' Guardian

Paris, 1895: an army officer, Georges Picquart, watches a convicted spy, Alfred Dreyfus, being publicly humiliated in front of a baying crowd.

Dreyfus is exiled for life to Devil's Island; Picquart is promoted to run the intelligence until that tracked him down.

But when Picquart discovers that secrets are still being handed over to the Germans, he is forced to confront the dangerous truth that Dreyfus may be innocent.

Soon Picquart is being drawn into a labyrinth of deceit and corruption that threatens not just his honour but his life . . .

'Menace and suspense twist tight in a narrative of tremendous tension' Sunday Times

 Espionage Historical Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary Suspense Mystery
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Critic reviews

The fact that this novel is seriously riveting is a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power; he conjures knuckle-blanching suspense from a very well-known piece of history. (BOOKS OF THE YEAR)
Harris’ retelling of the Dreyfus case is as taut and exciting as anything by Forsyth or Follet. (BOOKS OF THE YEAR)
Menace and suspense twist tight in a narrative of tremendous tension. (BOOKS OF THE YEAR)
Superb . . . Harris demonstrates his unique ability to recreate historical events and turn them into spellbinding thriller . . . Written with scalpel-like precision and the elegance we expect of Harris, there is a passion here that justifies calling it a masterpiece. (BOOKS OF THE YEAR)
A brilliant retelling of a scandal that became one of the most famous miscarriages of justice . . . the most gripping book I've read this year. (BOOKS OF THE YEAR)
A gripping tale, its shocking power heightened by Harris’s narrative skills.
A master storyteller at the top of his game
A compelling tale of power, cover-ups and idealism.
Many readers prize him as our supreme exponent of the “literary” thriller. His novels are not difficult – they are whizzing page-turners… They also combine masterly suspense and mystery with historical insight and political shrewdness. His latest novel is no exception: it is a cracking read from start to finish… It offers a bravura display of Harris’s fictional skills. The first is sureness of historical touch. In both general and specific terms the period comes alive… There is no need to wait for the film: it can scarcely be more exciting than the book.
Harris is committed to the belief that you can get at a truth as a novelist that you can’t as an historian… and he does give us the look, sensations, sounds and smells as no historian could… it is informative, accomplished and highly enjoyable
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Truly outstanding. Encapsulates all that is best in historical fiction. Vies with 'This Boy' as my audiobook of 2013.

Outstanding

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Great book, well written and narrated. Harris at his best.
A shocking story that is amazing and based almost totally on actual events. Don't hesitate to get it.

Excellent stuff!

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This was only my second audio book, the first being The Martian so I'm going pretty well so far. Ill admit I've no idea why I went for this, I had no real a interest in the story. I basically just tapped on the sample and went for the voice. David Rintoul simply drew me into this, a fantastic narration.. got me gripped in the story line right from the off.. and I'd say I can now hold an intelligent conversation with friends regarding Dreyfuss Affair. Not that any of my friends have heard of Richard Dreyfuss. Papillion yes, Dreyfuss no. Absolutely recommended.

Fantastic listen, made the dog walks brilliant

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A fascinating true story which Richard Harris tells in his usual concise and yet at all times gripping way. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it has led me to want to investigate the Dreyfus affair even further.

An Officer and a Gentleman

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Really good story of a momentous moment in French history of which I knew little.

Excellent read

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