The Private Life of Spies: 'Spy-masterful storytelling' Sunday Post by Alexander

Description: The Private Life of Spies by Alexander McCall Smith From Alexander McCall Smith, one of the worlds most beloved and bestselling authors, comes a marvellous collection of stories about intrigue and espionage, told in his inimitable style. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description During WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns...Conradin Muller was an unusual spy. He was recruited in Hamburg in June 1943, much against his will, and sent on his first, and only, mission in late September that year. He failed to send a single report back to Germany, and when the War came to an end in May 1945, he fell to his knees and wept with relief.From a highly reluctant German spy who is drawn to an East Anglian nunnery as his only means of escape, to the strange tale of one of the Cambridge spy rings adventures with a Russian dwarf, these are Alexander McCall Smiths intriguing and typically inventive stories from the world of espionage.Spy-masterful storytelling Sunday PostDelightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales Daily Mail[Adds] another treasure to McCall Smiths already glittering library New York Journal of Books Author Biography Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the worlds longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024. Review Spy-masterful storytelling * Sunday Post *Marvellous... shows off Alexander McCall Smiths accomplishment as a storyteller as its very best * Undiscovered Scotland *Theres nothing not to like about Alexander McCall Smith when you read his latest collection of six short stories on the business of spying... These are a half dozen beautifully shaped, delicious morsels, which I devoured even faster than McCall Smith could write them... full of character and detail * Australian *Massively entertaining and thought-provoking * Booklist (starred review) *Based on extensive research and with a fine grip on the slippery nature of the world of espionage, these underhand dealings range from Algeria in 1924 to a modern-day clerical cabal in the Vatican... Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales * Daily Mail *Taken together, the two parts echo each other. Each story provides a unique cast of characters and distinctly different plots, each offers a gentle portrait of people and society. And each is guided by the mastery of a consummate storyteller, offering another treasure to his already glittering library * New York Journal of Books *Spy-masterful storytelling * Sunday Post *Marvellous... shows off Alexander McCall Smiths accomplishment as a storyteller as its very best * Undiscovered Scotland *Theres nothing not to like about Alexander McCall Smith when you read his latest collection of six short stories on the business of spying... These are a half dozen beautifully shaped, delicious morsels, which I devoured even faster than McCall Smith could write them... full of character and detail * Australian *Massively entertaining and thought-provoking * Booklist (starred review) *Based on extensive research and with a fine grip on the slippery nature of the world of espionage, these underhand dealings range from Algeria in 1924 to a modern-day clerical cabal in the Vatican... Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales * Daily Mail *Taken together, the two parts echo each other. Each story provides a unique cast of characters and distinctly different plots, each offers a gentle portrait of people and society. And each is guided by the mastery of a consummate storyteller, offering another treasure to his already glittering library * New York Journal of Books * Details ISBN1408718375 Pages 224 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2024 ISBN-10 1408718375 ISBN-13 9781408718377 Publication Date 2024-02-08 UK Release Date 2024-02-08 Format Paperback Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Spy-masterful storytelling Sunday Post Author Alexander McCall Smith DEWEY 327.1209 Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-02-12 AU Release Date 2024-02-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158346759;

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