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''A stunning spy story ... incomparable'' Guardian

It is the most dangerous secret of the Second World War, one that could destroy Britain''s reputation forever. In 1940, a clandestine meeting took place between Churchill and Adolf Hitler. All records of it have been hidden, and anyone who discovers the truth dies - their file stamped XPD; Expedient Demise. But now what was buried is threatening to come to light, and SIS agent Boyd Stuart must stop it falling into the wrong hands, no matter how high the price.

''Deliciously sharp and flawlessly accurate dialogue, breathtakingly clever plotting ... a splendidly strongly told story'' The Times



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A stunning spy story ... Deighton remains the incomparable entertainer. * The Guardian *
Exciting and well made. * Daily Telegraph *
Deliciously sharp and flawlessly accurate dialogue, breathtakingly clever plotting, confident character drawing ... a splendidly strongly told story. * The Times *
The poet of the spy story. * Sunday Times *

Deighton L XPD

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    A Paperback / softback by Len Deighton

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/10/2021
      ISBN13: 9780241505564, 978-0241505564
      ISBN10: 0241505569

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''A stunning spy story ... incomparable'' Guardian

      It is the most dangerous secret of the Second World War, one that could destroy Britain''s reputation forever. In 1940, a clandestine meeting took place between Churchill and Adolf Hitler. All records of it have been hidden, and anyone who discovers the truth dies - their file stamped XPD; Expedient Demise. But now what was buried is threatening to come to light, and SIS agent Boyd Stuart must stop it falling into the wrong hands, no matter how high the price.

      ''Deliciously sharp and flawlessly accurate dialogue, breathtakingly clever plotting ... a splendidly strongly told story'' The Times



      Trade Review
      A stunning spy story ... Deighton remains the incomparable entertainer. * The Guardian *
      Exciting and well made. * Daily Telegraph *
      Deliciously sharp and flawlessly accurate dialogue, breathtakingly clever plotting, confident character drawing ... a splendidly strongly told story. * The Times *
      The poet of the spy story. * Sunday Times *

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