Silva, Daniel

The Defector

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ISBN 13:
9780141042763
author:
Silva, Daniel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
19.2 x 12.6 x 3 cm
Genre:
Fiction / Action & Adventure
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.40

Description

Gabriel Allon, a spy turned art restorer, is trying to resume his honeymoon in the secluded hills of Umbria with his new wife, Chiara. However, shocking news from London reaches him, revealing that a former Russian intelligence officer, who saved his life in Moscow Rules, has vanished without a trace. Gabriel is convinced that the defector was not a double agent, and he must navigate a deadly game of nerve and wits with one of the world's most ruthless men: Ivan Kharkov, a murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer. Gabriel's investigation takes him from a quiet mews in London to the shores of Lake Como, the glittering streets of Geneva and Zurich, and finally, to a heart-stopping climax in the snowbound birch forests of Russia. With his life hanging in the balance, Gabriel must confront the prospect of losing the one thing he holds most dear. This is a heart-stopping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Gabriel's world is turned upside down as he faces the ultimate test of his skills and resolve. With its breakneck pace and intricate plot, this book will keep you guessing until the very last page.

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