{"product_id":"the-scarlet-papers-9781405924832","title":"The Scarlet Papers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTHE BOOK THOSE IN THE KNOW ARE CALLING THE BEST SPY NOVEL OF THE YEAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** One of the 50 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 in the \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph \u003c\/i\u003e***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***  A \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** A \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn. It''s highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year' \u003c\/b\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A breathtaking thriller. A classic in the making''\u003c\/b\u003e PETER JAMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Hugely impressive and compelling''\u003c\/b\u003e WILLIAM BOYD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA natural-born storyteller' \u003c\/b\u003eJEFFERY DEAVER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLondon, present day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorian Max Archer is invited to a clandestine meeting with legendary Cold War spymaster, \u003ci\u003eScarlet King\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eHer offer to share the explosive secrets born of over half a century at the heart of global espionage would be life-changing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Max has littl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChosen by many readers as the best spy novel of this year * Daily Telegraph, 2023 *\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly constructed and written with flair, it manages to debunk John le Carré's world and to reaffirm its mystique. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eStandout * Guardian, Books of the Year 2023 *\u003cbr\u003eA natural-born storyteller * JEFFERY DEAVER *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA shot in the arm for thriller fans\u003c\/b\u003e * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlissfully ingenious\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA breathtaking thriller. A classic in the making\u003c\/b\u003e -- PETER JAMES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the most impressive espionage debut since Mick Herron's \u003ci\u003eSlow Horses. \u003c\/i\u003eFilled with fast-moving action and a fine line in threat, it weaves a thrilling spell\u003c\/b\u003e * DAILY MAIL *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHugely impressive and compelling\u003c\/b\u003e -- WILLIAM BOYD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLook out for \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Papers \u003c\/i\u003e. . . Engrossing\u003c\/b\u003e -- STEVE CAVANAGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnificent\u003c\/b\u003e * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart, slick and totally gripping . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Papers\u003c\/i\u003e is always credible, always startling and almost painfully human. A total triumph\u003c\/b\u003e -- TONY PARSONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e -- TIM GLISTER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand in scope and packed with fascinating insights\u003c\/b\u003e -- MICK HERRON\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary novel\u003c\/b\u003e -- HOLLY WATT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddictive, original and outrageously entertaining . . . Matthew Richardson proves himself a writer of huge talent and skill\u003c\/b\u003e -- CHARLOTTE PHILBY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn epic read!\u003c\/b\u003e -- JEREMY DUNS\u003cbr\u003eSprawling, ambitious, inspired by real events * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperbly constructed and written with flair ... this might be the best spy novel of the year\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperbly constructed\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003ean elaborate twisty spy yarn\u003c\/b\u003e. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cold War is given a new twist ... Impressive, superior spy stuff\u003c\/b\u003e * Shots Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eIntricate and fast moving, it weaves a thrilling spell * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eTinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets James Bond * Historical Novels Review *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866735194455,"sku":"9781405924832","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405924832.jpg?v=1722279938","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-scarlet-papers-9781405924832","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}