The Man in the Corduroy Suit
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The Man in the Corduroy Suit
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The Man in the Corduroy Suit
British spy Leonard Flood is asked to investigate the poisoning in London of Willa Karlsson, a retired secret service officer suspected of being a Russian agent. British intelligence is terrified by the possibility that Moscow poisoned her upon her retirement since she was no longer useful to them.
British intelligence is in a state of panic. Cracks are appearing, or so a run of disciplinary cases would suggest. To cap it all, Willa Karlsson, a retired MI5 officer collapses, the victim of what looks like a Russian poisoning.
Leonard Flood is ordered to investigate—quickly. Notorious for his sharp elbows and blunt manner, Leonard's only objective is to get the job done, whatever the cost. When Leonard discovers that he is also a suspect in the investigation and that Willa's story is less a story of betrayal than one of friendship and a deep sense of duty, he must decide whether to hand her to her masters or to help her to escape.
A wonderful, artful, absorbing espionage novel. - Adam Brookes, author of Night Heron
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The reviews praise The Man in the Corduroy Suit as a sophisticated, inventive spy novel with prose marked by sharpness and unexpected twists. Critics highlight its ability to maintain edgy discomfort while offering a nuanced exploration of the emotional ramifications of espionage. The character development, slower pace, and vivid depiction of the intelligence community's layers contribute to its standing as a compelling and intelligent entry in the genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913394844
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bitter Lemon Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
About the Author
James Wolff worked for the British government for over ten years before leaving to write espionage fiction. His first novel, Beside the Syrian Sea, was a Times Crime Book of the Month and an Evening Standard Book of the Year. Of his second novel, How to Betray Your Country, Publishers Weekly wrote 'Brilliant sequel. This is spy fiction like no other.'
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