The Spy and the Traitor The Spy and the Traitor Ben Macintyre

The Spy and the Traitor

Cold War Espionage at Its Finest

by Ben Macintyre

★ 4.6 29 min read

About This Book

The Spy and the Traitor (2018) recounts the true tale of Oleg Gordievsky, a Soviet KGB officer turned British intelligence asset whose espionage activities helped shape the conclusion of the Cold War. This narrative follows Gordievsky's ascent within Soviet intelligence ranks, his covert work for British MI6, and his dramatic extraction to Western freedom.

Who Should Read This?

  • Readers captivated by intelligence operations and covert activities
  • Those interested in alternative Cold War narratives
  • Students of international relations seeking real-world examples of political strategy

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