England im März 1943. In Bletchley Park wird fieberhaft daran gearbeitet, die Wunder-Chiffrier-Maschine Enigma, die den Funkverkehr der deutschen U-Boote verschlüsselt, zu knacken. Eine nahezu unlösbare Aufgabe für den Secret Intelligence Service, der seine letzten Hoffnungen in den genialen Kryptoanalytiker Tom Jericho setzt. Es beginnt ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit, der plötzlich sogar in den eigenen Reihen sabotiert zu werden scheint.
Robert Harris
Robert Harris is a bestselling British author known for his historical fiction and thrillers. Born on March 7, 1957, in Nottingham, England, Harris began his career as a journalist before turning to fiction. His acclaimed works include Fatherland, Pompeii, and the Cicero Trilogy, blending meticulous research with gripping storytelling. Many of his novels explore political intrigue, history, and power dynamics. Harris’s books have been translated into multiple languages and adapted for film and television, establishing him as a master of historical and political fiction.
