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The Defector

By Daniel Silva
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In The Defector by Daniel Silva, master art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is drawn back into the shadows of international espionage when a former Russian agent goes missing. As Allon is pulled into a dangerous game, he faces a powerful adversary and navigates a complex web of betrayal, raising the stakes in a relentless quest for justice and redemption. This gripping crime thriller is packed with suspense and intrigue.
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The Defector

Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Umbria, when shocking news arrives from London. A Russian defector who saved his life has vanished without a trace. British Intelligence suspect he was a double agent, but Allon knows better.

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A blockbusting new paperback thriller from the Number One New York Times bestselling phenomenon.

Gabriel Allon took down the world's most dangerous man. He made just one mistake: leaving him alive...

Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Umbria when shocking news arrives from London. A Russian defector who saved his life has vanished without a trace. British Intelligence suspect he was a double agent, but Allon knows better. Soon, he finds himself in a deadly duel of wits with a murderous Russian arms dealer as he bargains for his friend's life.

Criss-crossing Europe at breakneck pace and culminating in a heart-stopping climax in the freezing birch forests of Russia, The Defector is a searing and bloody tale of courage and vengeance...

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The Defector by Daniel Silva has been praised for its gripping narrative and well-crafted characters, especially the recurring protagonist, Gabriel Allon. Readers appreciate its fast-paced plot and seamless blend of espionage and personal drama. The novel is often highlighted for its ability to maintain suspense while offering a deep exploration of the intricacies of intelligence work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141042763

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 480

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Crime & Thriller Daniel Silva Featured Fiction General Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Daniel Silva is the bestselling author of The Unlikely Spy, The Mark of the Assassin, The Marching Season, The Kill Artist, The English Assassin, The Confessor, A Death in Vienna, Price of Fire, The Messenger, The Secret Servant,Moscow Rules and The Defector. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, NBC News Today correspondent Jamie Gangel, and their two children, Lily and Nicholas.

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