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The Fourth Protocol
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Plan Aurora, hatched in a remote dacha in the forest outside Moscow and initiated with relentless brilliance and skill, is a plan within a plan that, in its spine-chilling ingenuity, breaches the ultra-secret Fourth Protocol and turns the fears that shaped it into a living nightmare. A crack Soviet agent, placed under cover in a quiet English country town, begins to assemble a jigsaw of devastation. MI5 investigator John Preston, working against the most urgent of deadlines, leads an operation to prevent the act of murderous destruction aimed at tumbling Britain into revolution...
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- 23-12-12
Espionage in the Cold War era
Although written over 25 years ago, Forsyth captures the atmpsphere of mistrust that pervaded the security services following the expulsion of Philby and Co. John Preston's dogged attention to detail is at its best when he uncovers the truth about the spy who has operated undiscovered in the South African foreign service for many tears.
15 people found this helpful
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- Kirstine
- 20-11-11
Meticulous details enhance an engrossing story
This is Frederick Forsyth at the peak of his story-telling abilities. A complex story of intrigue in the Cold War period. Multi-stranded story-lines intricately woven together into a thriller made all the more believable by the author's painstaking attention to detail which he somehow makes interesting. David Rintoul narrates the book superbly well and manages all the Russian names trip off his tongue like a native. A great listen.
24 people found this helpful
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- Pleased customer
- 08-02-16
Great Story, well narrated.
Great Story, well narrated, different from the film but not in a bad way. Well worth a download
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- Phil P.
- 01-12-15
Watched the film as a child
What did you like most about The Fourth Protocol?
I watched the film back in the 1980's as I grew up in the area of MK where the 'domestic' scenes were filmed. Geographically I lived possibly under the run way of the air force base. Now an adult and can appreciate a good espionage film I decided to buy this and give it a go.
What did I like? The well researched background and the similarities with that man Corben and the socialist manifesto ...
Who was your favorite character and why?
I am torn between Petrovsy and Preston. Both doing their job for their own cause be that the security of the UK or the spread of the soviet socialist ideal. I think Preston just nudges past the post on this one due to the human element of an absentee father.
What about David Rintoul’s performance did you like?
Easy to listen to.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
As I was mostly listening at work, not really :)
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- EJ
- 19-01-14
Captivating
What did you like most about The Fourth Protocol?
Frederick Forsyth is fast becoming my favourite author and it is great to have David Rintoul narrating. It all makes for a great novel that I could not stop listening to until it was finished.
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- Jonathan
- 01-12-13
Excellent espionage story, well presented
Any additional comments?
This is a well written spy thriller, with a good protagonist, and an excellent story. As some other reviewers have mentioned, some of the extended political historical exposition grinds a little, but for the main, there is much to enjoy. It is more realistic than bond - there is no pantomime villain, for example, and has a certain immediacy, being centred in the UK. It is perhaps more accessible than le Carre, without that author's tendency somewhat to keep you guessing. UK readers won't regret it.
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- Bundoodragon
- 10-10-16
Brilliant!
A fascinating story, great writing and expertly narrated. I could not stop listening, highly recommended!
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- Bookaholic
- 29-10-16
David Rintoul I could listen to him reading the phone book!
I loved Freddy Forsyth's memoir 'The Outsider' which is what inspired me to read his book. Spy books would not normally be my choice. But it was good - made all the more interesting by David Rintoul
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- Reginald pelle
- 31-01-15
Compelling!
Full of conspiracies, political intrigue and tactics, that could make or break a situation. Enjoyed it, immensely!
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- Paul
- 12-01-11
Fabulous
Having only ever seen the film with Pierce Brosnan and being new to Forsythe's books, I wasn't sure what to expect. But I was delighted. It is part Bond and part Le Carre. I am a huge fan of Tom Clancy and I have to wonder if this book wasn't his inspiration for Sum Of All Fears.
Thoroughly enjoyable, well narrated, a great listen.
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- Thomas Burch
- 27-02-11
As usual, Forsyth is Fantastic
Forsyth builds his story piece by piece gradually getting more and more interesting as the reader continues to become enthralled with the characters and the plot. The reader gradually discover what the diabolical plan is and then after you figure it out, you have no idea how they are going to stop it. Then, when you think you have it all sorted out, he throws you a little twist at the very end, which compliments his characters and leaves you with a clever smile on your face. I loved it, but I love almost all he does. Good stuff.
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- Mike
- 28-09-16
Realism!
Super impressed by the real world style of Forsyth! No lone ranger heroics in this book... Its like it might really have happened.
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- Michael
- 25-07-12
This is good reading
What made the experience of listening to The Fourth Protocol the most enjoyable?
The devil is in the detail and Forsyth delivers with just the right amount of knowledge and fiction. A fun read, or listen to.
Who was your favorite character and why?
All the heads of departments either Russian or British are done so well.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It's many hours, but if I was on a long haul flight and could not sleep, this is the book to listen to.
Any additional comments?
I listen to the ODESSA File and this one is even better. Can't wait to listen to The Day of The Jackal. David Rintoul is excellent in his performance and did the Scottish accents well.
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- Miles
- 02-03-17
Stay with the build up!!
This one takes a long time to get started and has some long foundation, once it gets going. Hold on!!
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- James
- 21-06-15
Forsyth is the best!!!
Started off slow but you are rewarded bountifully. The plot is masterfully crafted like none other can weave it. Looking forward to more books from Forsyth
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- J.
- 30-06-14
Cold War Thriller
Rogue elements in the Politburo seek to destabilize Great Britain and let the Americans take the blame. Forsyth is in top form here making the far-fetched come off as perfectly plausible. A great read.
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- Joseph Gaffney
- 05-03-13
Won't put you yo sleep.
What made the experience of listening to The Fourth Protocol the most enjoyable?
This is an intelligent story about intelligence. A classic.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot moved along nicely with no fluff to fill the pages.
Have you listened to any of David Rintoul’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
David Rintoui has a great voice and uses it well. This is the first book I heard him read but it won't be the last.
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- Matthew
- 24-11-17
well worth a listen
My second Forsyth book following the day of the Jackal and I wasn't disappointed. The story is well written and well told by David Rintoul.
4 people found this helpful
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- Calum
- 07-02-11
Good story, too much detail in some areas
Good story, but with a very slow start which goes into far too much detail about the political system in the UK, the flow of the story was lost as a result. There were a couple of times I nearly stopped listening. That said I'm glad I did not and listed to the end, it was enjoyable.
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- Neil
- 27-09-12
Overall Very Good
I like Forsyth very much and found this to be very good. I preferred the Jackal and Odessa File more, but I was not disappointed
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