A Spy Alone
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Narrated by:
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David Thorpe
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By:
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Charles Beaumont
About this listen
Everyone knows about the Cambridge Spies from the 1950s, but no spy ring was ever unearthed at Oxford. Because one never existed? Or because it was never found...?
2022: Former spy Simon Sharman is eking out a living in the private sector. When a commission to delve into the financial dealings of a mysterious Russian oligarch comes across his desk, he jumps at the chance. But as Simon investigates, worrying patterns begin to emerge. His subject made regular trips to Oxford, but for no apparent reason. There are payments from offshore accounts that suddenly just...stop. Has he found what none of his former colleagues believed possible, a Russian spy ring now nestled at the heart of the British Establishment? Or is he just another paranoid ex-spook left out in the cold, obsessed with redemption?
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- Darren Grecian
- 06-02-24
A very good story based in current times.
Really enjoyed the story and the performance. It being set in very recent times (2022) made it very interesting for me.
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- Mr. M. Butler
- 26-06-24
Current Relevance
Liked inclusion of latest tech, range of accents from narrator and current UK political trauma
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- Mike
- 11-09-24
Totally believable story in this day & age of uncertainty.
Uses current day issues to lend credibility to story. Lots of twists and turns. Flashbacks were hard to follow but were also integral to the story..
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- Dorset Bob
- 31-12-23
Why do my reviews keep disappearing?
Just because this one is negative?
This book is a bit preachy and the delivery a bit too Adrian Mole Diary to work.
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- eGJ
- 31-12-23
What a spell binder!
We all know about Cold War spying and have absorbed the genre, but this is right up to date, right now and the political shenanigans make you wonder long and hard. How much is true?! The narrator reads the story well and as the whole story ramps up, you don’t want it to finish. Perhaps Simon will emerge again!
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- petjo
- 28-10-24
incredible plotline gripping listening
one of the best books I have read/ listened to in ages. the writer is accomplished at creating a mood and atmosphere without overplaying it. I had to re start as I wasn't getting the story initially but I'm glad I did as the pace and intrigue constructed in the telling of this kept me hooked to the end. very enjoyable.
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- Craig
- 10-07-24
Superb!
One of the best spy stories I have read in many years. Gripping, frustrating and exciting in equal measure. The style is excellent and the narrative voice is first class. Outstanding all round, from story and plot through to narration.
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- Alan R
- 17-07-24
Outstanding
For a book I rated highly, I started out almost returning it.
I am glad I stuck with it. it has been one of the most enjoyable listens of the year for me so far.
The narration takes a little getting used to, but once it clicks, this is a well-plotted story with more twists and turns than the proverbial twisty-turny thing.
Excellent work all round, I look forward the authors next one.
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- balzar
- 29-06-24
This seems interminable
I am about 2/3rds through this - will keep plodding on but really have lost interest.
All the people seem absolutely ghastly - starting with the " charismatic" Mckenzie whose voice is most unpleasant.
Hard to believe our hero Simon has been a secret agent for 20 years, he seems curiously naive.
I think part of the problem (as with most modern thrillers) is that the book is about 100 pages too long - the 39 Steps, the Spy who came in from the cold, etc. are about 250 pages. Le Carre got quite dull when he forgot his audience and real marathon books,
However, shall look out for Beaumont's next books.
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- Catherine Prichard
- 14-01-24
Outstanding.
Authentic in every way for those who've been paying attention these past 25 years. There was nothing to dislike about it.
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