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Save:'Slow Horses' by Mick Herron is the first installment in the 'Slough House' series, introducing readers to a group of MI5 misfits banished to Slough House after falling out of favor with the main office. Led by the unconventional and sharp-witted boss Jackson Lamb, the slow horses find themselves entangled in a complex case involving British Nazis, corruption within British intelligence services, and a high-stakes rescue mission. As the story unfolds, the characters' intricate backgrounds, dark humor, and unexpected twists keep readers engaged, offering a fresh and character-driven take on the British spy genre.
The plot of 'Slow Horses' revolves around the slow horses at Slough House, former MI5 agents relegated to mundane tasks and hoping for a chance at redemption. When a young Pakistani man is kidnapped by right-wing extremists, the slow horses, under Jackson Lamb's leadership, must navigate through internal politics, betrayal, and a race against time to save the hostage. The narrative unfolds with a mix of dark humor, compelling character development, and intricate plot twists, setting the stage for a gripping and entertaining spy thriller.
Let us be clear about this much at least: Slough House is not in Slough, nor is it a house. Its front door lurks in a dusty recess between commercial premises in the Borough of Finsbury, a stone’s thr...
