O'Driscoll, Sean
The Accidental Spy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912624348
- author:
- O'Driscoll, Sean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mirror Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.25 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Political, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Accidental Spy by Sean O'Driscoll is a gripping true story about an ordinary man who found himself in extraordinary circumstances. In 1990, David Rupert, a trucking manager from New York, took a vacation to Ireland and became embroiled in the world of terrorism. Working for both the FBI and British intelligence, he rose through the ranks of the Real IRA, becoming one of Britain's most valuable spies. Rupert's involvement in major terrorist operations took him to the depths of danger, where he was involved in setting up an Iraqi sting operation and organizing U.S. arms shipments with a man being trained to kill the then British prime minister, Tony Blair. His story is one of intrigue, deception, and survival, as he navigated the complex world of espionage. Through Rupert's account, we see the inner workings of a terrorist organization and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their goals. This is a fascinating and unsettling read that sheds light on the darker side of human nature.