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By: David Downing
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent 15 years in Berlin, where his German-born son lives. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as war approaches, he faces the prospect of having to leave his son and his longtime girlfriend.

Then, an acquaintance from his communist days approaches him to do some work for the Soviets. Russell is reluctant but ultimately unable to resist. He becomes involved in other dangerous activities, helping a Jewish family and an idealistic American reporter. When the British and the Nazis notice his involvement with the Soviets, Russell is dragged into the world of warring intelligence services.

©2008 David Downing (P)2009 Audible Ltd Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction Soviet Union War Imperialism
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Enjoyed this, having read a lot of Philip Kerr. Performance was really good. One gripe: there is some diabolically awful music at the beginning and end of the book that never seems to finish. Why is this necessary?

A good listen, interesting story

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Superb story set cleverly during the darkest period of German history. Literally, you sit beside John Russell on his journey and will him to succeed. Unquestionably well-researched by the author.

Suspenseful pageturner!

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A well narrated and well informed book. Atmospheric and interesting. Ending seemed a little flat however I would read more books from this author.

Well narrated.

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A very very good book that portrays the horrors of pre war Germany and Hitlers persecution of the Jews, while the rest of Germany carries on as normal.
First book by this author I have listened too and look forward to his other books.
Up to now going of the star ratings of all books I have read I have enjoyed all the books and been introduced to many different authors

Brian

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What is it about pre-war Berlin? Having devoured Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther Berlin Noir series I was delighted to be able to return to the scene of the crime but with another new, complex protagonist in the form of English journalist John Russell, torn between loyalties to his country of birth, his communist past and his German son with his estranged wife, not to mention his glamorous girlfriend. Manipulated by all sides and becoming a triple agent he struggles to save the fate of a Jewish family in the harsh reality of the Nazi state.

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