Embattled agent Bernard Samson is used to being passed over for promotion as his younger, more ambitious colleagues - including his own wife Fiona - rise up the ranks of MI6. When a valued agent in East Berlin warns the British of a mole at the heart of the Service, Samson must return to the field and the city he loves to uncover the traitor's identity. This is the first novel in Len Deighton's acclaimed, Game, Set and Match trilogy. -
Len Deighton
Len Deighton is a British author known for his spy novels, particularly his debut work "The IPCRESS File." His writing style is characterized by detailed research, intricate plots, and a cynical view of espionage. Deighton's contributions to literature include revolutionizing the spy genre with his realistic and gritty portrayal of Cold War espionage.