The end of the Cold War could put British spy Charlie Muffin out of work. &“Secrets hide within secrets . . . Superior work from a master of the form&” (Publishers Weekly). Charlie Muffin shouldn&’t be condemned for mourning the end of the Cold War. For decades the KGB provided him with endless professional success and now that it&’s gone, Charlie is nearly out of a job. Removed from active duty, he is now training new recruits on operations in a post-Soviet era. It&’s dull work that leaves Charlie yearning for the adventures of old and this time, he&’ll get more than he bargained for. One of Charlie&’s first pupils is arrested within days of arriving in Beijing to extract a blown British agent. Now Charlie must go to China and get both of them out. Meanwhile, someone is searching for Charlie—Natalia Fedova, a former lover, who surfaces with a new job high up in Russian intelligence and a daughter she says is his. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Brian Freemantle including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
