The Spanish Game
The Spanish Game by Charles Cumming, published by Michael Joseph in 2006, is a gripping narrative that follows Alec Milius as he attempts to escape his tumultuous past. Living in Madrid, Milius has rebuilt his life after being abandoned by MI6 following a failed operation with the CIA. Despite his efforts to lead a normal life, he finds himself drawn back into the world of espionage when a prominent politician goes missing under suspicious circumstances.
In this edition, readers will delve into a story that explores themes of deception and vulnerability within the secretive realm of espionage. As Milius navigates his precarious situation, he grapples with trust and betrayal, all while confronting the harsh realities of modern terrorism. With 385 pages of intricate plotting and character development, this work of fiction immerses readers in a world where the stakes are high and the lines between friend and foe are blurred.
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Alec Milius has been trying to escape his past. But the past refuses to release him. Abandoned by MI6 after a disastrous operation with the CIA, Milius has slowly rebuilt his life in Madrid: he has a flat, a job and a relationship with the wrong woman. Older and wiser than the young spy who first caught the eye of British Intelligence, Milius still has a talent for deception and a fatal weakness for secrets. So when a prominent politician disappears in suspicious circumstances he can t resist tracking him down. But the rules have changed. Alec is now working alone outside the boundaries of any official agency. Paranoid and expendable, he soon becomes vulnerable to the ruthless duplicities of the secret world. He can trust no one. But as he comes face to face with the nightmare of modern terror, Alec is given one last chance for redemption.
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