Serena Frome, the beautiful daughter of an Anglican bishop, has a brief affair with an older man during her final year at Cambridge, and finds herself being groomed for the intelligence services. The year is 1972. Serena, a compulsive reader of novels, is sent on a 'secret mission' which brings her into the literary world of Tom Haley, a promising young writer. First she loves his stories, then she begins to love the man. Can she maintain the fiction of her undercover life? And who is inventing whom? To answer these questions, Serena must abandon the first rule of espionage - trust no one.
Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan is a British author known for his novel "Atonement," a powerful exploration of guilt and redemption. His literary style is characterized by precise prose and intricate storytelling. McEwan's contributions to literature include his ability to delve into complex moral dilemmas and psychological depths with profound insight.
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