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A Treachery of Spies
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory, Philip Stevens, Sally Scott
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
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A Treachery of Spies is an espionage thriller to rival the very best, a high stakes game of cat-and-mouse, played in the shadows, which will keep you guessing every step of the way.
A body has been found. The elderly victim’s identity has been cleverly obscured but one thing is clear: she has been killed in the manner of traitors to the Resistance in World War Two.
To find answers in the present, police inspector Inès Picaut must look to the past; to 1940s France, a time of sworn allegiances and broken promises, where the men and women of the Resistance fought for survival against Nazi invaders.
But, as Picaut soon discovers, there are those in the present whose futures depend on the past remaining buried, and who will kill to keep their secrets safe. Old fashioned espionage might be a thing of the past but treachery is as dangerous as ever.
Critic reviews
"The most exquisite story of heroism, deception, love and treachery you’ll find this year." (Simon Mayo)
"This is a rich vein for fiction, and Scott does it more than justice, with this beautifully imagined, beautifully written, smart, sophisticated - but fiercely suspenseful - thriller." (Lee Child)
"A fast-moving tightly-wrought thriller. The destination is in fact as unexpected as it’s satisfying - and very thought-provoking." (Robert Goddard)
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- JOHN
- 06-11-18
Doesn't Live Up To The Hype
I was disappointed with this book given some of the rave reviews it has received. For a start, it's too long - it should have been subject to more rigorous editing to make it a more compelling read. And while the descriptions of wartime Britain and France are well done, they are nothing out of the ordinary. Most readers will also have guessed the identity of Icarus from early on so when it was eventually revealed there was no surprise. The denouement struck me as fanciful in the extreme and totally unbelievable. I was relieved to have finally finished it - I had been tempted to give up about three quarters of the way through - but it certainly is not a book that I will re-visit nor is it one that I will recommend to others. On the plus side, the narration is very well done and the three readers help to relieve the tedium of having to plough on with the story.
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- Ellie
- 11-11-18
Absolutely stunning.
I love Manda Scott’s books and so had high expectations - this audible version surpassed my expectations. Highly recommended.
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- L. Atkin
- 27-12-21
Captivating
I don’t know where to start.Firstly I will listen to the story again. So many twists and turns in different era’s So well written., believable,
Scarily so . The production was excellent.The characters well defined.
I hope they make this into a film a mixture of bravery in time long gone and the ramifications carried forward into todays messy world of continued subterfuge .
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- Rosemary White
- 20-07-19
Absolutely absorbing audiobook.
Wow! This is a really cleverly constructed story with 3 narrators perfectly suited to their parts. The book gradually ties together wartime French resistance and British agent's experiences at the closing stages, the consequences of which reverberate through the years. Concurrently we are told of a vicious murder which takes place apparently without motive and the lead investigating French police officer's unravelling of the case. Lots of wonderful detail (born of extensive research I suspect) creates an interesting and fascinating book. I highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in WW2 and police mystery. I am now going to see if Manda Scott has written other books!
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- Silver Fox
- 22-02-19
Maybe could have made more. of the story
Beginning & ending were excellent but I felt the present day storyline lagged in middle.
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- Mrs Lorna Singleton
- 12-09-19
thrilling story
the different voices for the narrative really helped to keep track of this beautifully constructed descriptive book. a thrilling and interestingly descriptive book. loved the listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-01-20
Absolutely brilliant!
Without question this is the best audio book I’ve bought from Audible. The story and the narration are exceptional and I was truly hooked from the very start of the 18hrs!
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- fredatheflea
- 28-09-20
Fascinating in its complexity
This was a compelling listen. The story swung between years past and present but the excellent narration meant that it was easy to follow the characters in both time frames. Cannot recommend the narrators highly enough for their ability to make the characters come alive. Enjoyed every hour of the story.
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- stephen thomas
- 22-04-22
Great wartime and modern day soy noval
Excellent twist in the story from wartime to modern day. I would highly recommend this book. I used it while going for my long walks.
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- Nigel
- 13-11-18
Passé imparfait
Intricate, evocative story of a modern murder investigation interwoven with a legendary Second World War tale of spies and the Resistance which laid the foundation for it. The narration was so good, I was glad I listened; the storytelling was so good I bought two more copies to give away to friends.
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