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The Devil's Bargain

Manon Tyler Thrillers, Book 1

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Bloomsbury presents The Devil's Bargain by Stella Rimington, read by Penelope Rawlins.

'I wanted more' DAVID GILMAN

One lie put the nation at risk. Another might save it.

Harry Bristow: policeman, father, chauffeur, fraud.

In 1988 Harry made one mistake: he took a bribe, letting a man he knew as Igor into Britain – and he’s regretted it ever since. So when he recognises Igor many years later as his newly-elected MP, he knows he has to come clean. But the MP recognises him too – and Harry fears what he might do next.

Peter Robinson, MP: salesman, politician, bachelor, spy.

It was easy to get into Britain in 1988 as an illegal, working deep undercover, but the break-up of the Soviet Union cut Robinson off from his homeland. He’s inching closer to Britain’s levers of power – but now the one man who knows his secret has reappeared. With no way to contact Moscow, he must act fast to preserve his position and reap its rewards – at any cost.

Manon Tyler, CIA analyst, has just boarded a plane to London – with a report on Russian illegals to read.

'Intriguing and very cleverly-plotted' ALEX GERLIS

'Races along at breakneck speed. Packed with insider information, this is not one to miss' M. W. CRAVEN

©2022 Stella Rimington (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Detective Russia Suspense

Critic reviews

"Damn good." (Daily Telegraph)

"This is something rare: the spy novel that prizes authenticity over fabrication, that is true to the character and spirit of intelligence work." (Mail on Sunday)

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In the vein of Liz Carlyle, the story keeps you hanging on for bad things to happen that don't and then doo when you are least expecting it.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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Enjoyed all the previous novels by this author and the story might have been fine. I simply couldn’t listen to the narrator.

Gave up

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A new Stella Remington - hurrah! Well up to her usual standard and introducing @ new female protagonist. Pity about some of the attempts at pronunciation, particularly of English rivers! But, I listened to it in one sitting and am now going to start over. Looking forward to Manon’s next outing

Fast paced thriller

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Some of the readers accents are a bit questionable but otherwise a thrilling listen. Bravo.

Outstanding book

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Am on chapter 4 and have had to break off to let you know this is the most annoying and cringey performance I have ever listened to. I’m quite enjoying the story which is a relief seeing as I’ve paid for it but I recommend you give this a miss and never ever listen to a book read by this narrator.

The most annoying narration ever

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