Exposure : A tense Cold War spy thriller from the author of The Lie
(Author) Helen Dunmore'A deceptively simple masterpiece' Independent on Sunday 'Will haunt you for months, if not years' Guardian 'Outstanding ... if you only buy one book, make it this one' Good Housekeeping London, November, 1960: the Cold War is at its height. Spy fever fills the newspapers, and the political establishment knows how and where to bury its secrets. When a highly sensitive file goes missing, Simon Callington is accused of passing information to the Soviets, and arrested. His wife, Lily, suspects that his imprisonment is part of a cover-up, and that more powerful men than Simon will do anything to prevent their own downfall. She knows that she too is in danger, and must fight to protect her children. But what she does not realise is that Simon has hidden vital truths about his past, and may be found guilty of another crime that carries with it an even greater penalty.
Helen Dunmore
Helen Dunmore was a British novelist, poet, and children's author known for her novel "A Spell of Winter," which won the inaugural Orange Prize for Fiction. Her lyrical and atmospheric writing style often explored themes of love, loss, and memory. Dunmore's work continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth and evocative storytelling.