Peter Guillam, once a trusted operative of the British Secret Service known as the Circus, is drawn from retirement in Brittany back to London when old Cold War operations are reopened for scrutiny. The summons forces him to confront decisions and people from a covert past.

The novel weaves past and present to reveal how intelligence work shaped careers, loyalties and moral choices. Familiar figures from earlier Cold War scandals—Alec Leamas, Jim Prideaux and George Smiley—reappear as the narrative examines accountability, secrecy and the cost of statecraft.

Sharp, reflective and quietly suspenseful, the book will appeal to readers of literary espionage and political thrillers who value character-driven investigations and ethical complexity.

Details

• Paperback, 264 pages
• Published 2017
• ISBN-10: 0525501304 • ISBN-13: 9780525501305

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