Books matching: corruption in british intelligence
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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... - #2
Save:'Our Kind of Traitor' by John le Carre is a spy thriller that follows a young couple, Perry and Gail, who get caught up in a web of power, money, violence, and corruption when they meet a Russian money launderer named Dima in Antigua. Dima wants to defect and share information with British Intelligence about British politicians in exchange for protection for his family. The novel is praised for its well-developed characters, tense plot, and a critical view of international politics and big business. The story unfolds with intrigue and betrayal at high levels, leaving readers with more questions than answers at the end, which is a signature of John le Carre's writing style.
At seven o’clock of a Caribbean morning, on the island of Antigua, one Peregrine Makepiece, otherwise known as Perry, an all-round amateur athlete of distinction and until recently tutor in English li...
