ISBN: 9781786331663 - The Secrets We Kept: The Sensational Cold War Spy Thriller (43 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. _______________'A thrilling, seductive and utterly compelling novel. I absolutely loved it!' SARAH WINMAN_______________TWO FEMALE SPIES. A BANNED MASTERPIECE. A BOOK THAT CHANGED HISTORY.1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book, Doctor Zhivago, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its subversive power, ban it.But in the rest of the world it?s fast becoming a sensation. In Washington DC, the CIA is planning to use the book to tip the Cold War in its favour.Their agents are not the usual spies, however. Two typists ? the charming, experienced Sally and the talented novice Irina ? are charged with the mission of a lifetime: to smuggle Doctor Zhivago back into Russia by any means necessary.It will not be easy. There are people prepared to die for this book ? and agents willing to kill for it. But they cannot fail ? as this book has the power to change history.Lara Prescott's dazzling debut novel is a sweeping page turner, and now a global literary sensation.________________?A riveting story of secrets, forbidden passions and the dark arts of espionage. I couldn?t put it down!? LISA JEWELL'Enthralling. This is a rare page-turner with prose that's as wily as its plot.' VOGUE'A proto-feminist Mad Men transposed to the world of international espionage ? mid-century style and intrigue set against real, indelible history.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY?I loved this book. So vivid and engaging. A joy to read a story about spies that has lots of women in active roles.? CATHY RENTZENBRINK?A fascinating story, so cleverly told, of the long chain of people who helped to bring Pasternak?s masterpiece into the world. I gulped it down.? GILL HORNBY?The insight into the workings of the CIA, the portrait of the 1950s and a threatened love affair in the West ? make for riveting reading.? DAILY MAIL'Triumphant . This debut shines as spy story, publication thriller and historical romance with a twist.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'This captivating novel is so assured that it's hard to believe it's a debut - and very easy to see why there's huge buzz around it.' SUNDAY MIRROR________________Early readers can't stop talking about The Secrets We Kept:'I absolutely devoured it. Totally compelling, it made my heart swoop until the very last page.''Thrilling, moving and utterly compelling ? one of those rare books that makes you forget the outside world.''The Secrets We Kept is a brilliant twist on the traditional Cold War spy thriller. It's told through a cast of intelligent and intriguing women and is full of secrets, glamour and love.''I absolutely loved it, adored it even, and I can?t stop talking about The Secrets We Kept''The Secrets We Kept is like nothing else I?ve read before. The story is vivid and alluring, and one that will stay with you forever.''The Secrets We Kept reads like a high-stakes, Mad Men inspired, spy thriller. Classy and glamorous, yet revealing and complex, it has a cast of spectacular characters and a truly emotional core. This really is something special!'.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. _______________'A thrilling, seductive and utterly compelling novel. I absolutely loved it!' SARAH WINMAN_______________TWO FEMALE SPIES. A BANNED MASTERPIECE. A BOOK THAT CHANGED HISTORY.1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book, Doctor Zhivago, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its subversive power, ban it.But in the rest of the world it?s fast becoming a sensation. In Washington DC, the CIA is planning to use the book to tip the Cold War in its favour.Their agents are not the usual spies, however. Two typists ? the charming, experienced Sally and the talented novice Irina ? are charged with the mission of a lifetime: to smuggle Doctor Zhivago back into Russia by any means necessary.It will not be easy. There are people prepared to die for this book ? and agents willing to kill for it. But they cannot fail ? as this book has the power to change history.Lara Prescott's dazzling debut novel is a sweeping page turner, and now a global literary sensation.________________?A riveting story of secrets, forbidden passions and the dark arts of espionage. I couldn?t put it down!? LISA JEWELL'Enthralling. This is a rare page-turner with prose that's as wily as its plot.' VOGUE'A proto-feminist Mad Men transposed to the world of international espionage ? mid-century style and intrigue set against real, indelible history.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY?I loved this book. So vivid and engaging. A joy to read a story about spies that has lots of women in active roles.? CATHY RENTZENBRINK?A fascinating story, so cleverly told, of the long chain of people who helped to bring Pasternak?s masterpiece into the world. I gulped it down.? GILL HORNBY?The insight into the workings of the CIA, the portrait of the 1950s and a threatened love affair in the West ? make for riveting reading.? DAILY MAIL'Triumphant . This debut shines as spy story, publication thriller and historical romance with a twist.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'This captivating novel is so assured that it's hard to believe it's a debut - and very easy to see why there's huge buzz around it.' SUNDAY MIRROR________________Early readers can't stop talking about The Secrets We Kept:'I absolutely devoured it. Totally compelling, it made my heart swoop until the very last page.''Thrilling, moving and utterly compelling ? one of those rare books that makes you forget the outside world.''The Secrets We Kept is a brilliant twist on the traditional Cold War spy thriller. It's told through a cast of intelligent and intriguing women and is full of secrets, glamour and love.''I absolutely loved it, adored it even, and I can?t stop talking about The Secrets We Kept''The Secrets We Kept is like nothing else I?ve read before. The story is vivid and alluring, and one that will stay with you forever.''The Secrets We Kept reads like a high-stakes, Mad Men inspired, spy thriller. Classy and glamorous, yet revealing and complex, it has a cast of spectacular characters and a truly emotional core. This really is something special!'.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. _______________'A thrilling, seductive and utterly compelling novel. I absolutely loved it!' SARAH WINMAN_______________TWO FEMALE SPIES. A BANNED MASTERPIECE. A BOOK THAT CHANGED HISTORY.1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book, Doctor Zhivago, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its subversive power, ban it.But in the rest of the world its fast becoming a sensation. In Washington DC, the CIA is planning to use the book to tip the Cold War in its favour.Their agents are not the usual spies, however. Two typists the charming, experienced Sally and the talented novice Irina are charged with the mission of a lifetime: to smuggle Doctor Zhivago back into Russia by any means necessary.It will not be easy. There are people prepared to die for this book and agents willing to kill for it. But they cannot fail as this book has the power to change history.Lara Prescott's dazzling debut novel is a sweeping page turner, and now a global literary sensation.________________A riveting story of secrets, forbidden passions and the dark arts of espionage. I couldnt put it down! LISA JEWELL'Enthralling. This is a rare page-turner with prose that's as wily as its plot.' VOGUE'A proto-feminist Mad Men transposed to the world of international espionage mid-century style and intrigue set against real, indelible history.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYI loved this book. So vivid and engaging. A joy to read a story about spies that has lots of women in active roles. CATHY RENTZENBRINKA fascinating story, so cleverly told, of the long chain of people who helped to bring Pasternaks masterpiece into the world. I gulped it down. GILL HORNBYThe insight into the workings of the CIA, the portrait of the 1950s and a threatened love affair in the West make for riveting reading. DAILY MAIL'Triumphant . This debut shines as spy story, publication thriller and historical romance with a twist.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'This captivating novel is so assured that it's hard to believe it's a debut - and very easy to see why there's huge buzz around it.' SUNDAY MIRROR________________Early readers can't stop talking about The Secrets We Kept:'I absolutely devoured it. Totally compelling, it made my heart swoop until the very last page.''Thrilling, moving and utterly compelling one of those rare books that makes you forget the outside world.''The Secrets We Kept is a brilliant twist on the traditional Cold War spy thriller. It's told through a cast of intelligent and intriguing women and is full of secrets, glamour and love.''I absolutely loved it, adored it even, and I cant stop talking about The Secrets We Kept''The Secrets We Kept is like nothing else Ive read before. The story is vivid and alluring, and one that will stay with you forever.''The Secrets We Kept reads like a high-stakes, Mad Men inspired, spy thriller. Classy and glamorous, yet revealing and complex, it has a cast of spectacular characters and a truly emotional core. This really is something special!'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Light shelf wear to the jacket, and board spine ends are slightly bumped. Content is as unread. LW. Used.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author on title page. No. 193 of 700. Slightly dampstained. In protective mylar cover.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First UK edition/First Printing. sprayed-red edges. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st UK Edition/1st Printing (complete numberline). SIGNED by author on a bookplate decal affixed to title page (signature only). Price (12.99 Pounds) present on DJ flap; mylar protected. Comes with a copy of Book Page Magazine with article on Prescott. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Lara Prescott to the title page. A fine, unread copy of a first edition, first impression hardback in a fine, unclipped dustjacket (red sprayed page edges) All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong, custom made book boxes to ensure undamaged delivery. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. This is a Fine Copy of this Book in a Fine Dust-Jacket.Superb Copy (As New) This copy has been Signed by Lara Prescott on a Special Signed Edition Page For Independent Bookshops.This is a superb unread copy for the collector with red sprayed edges to the book as issued.The binding remains firm with no hinge weakness.We have recently acquired a large and wonderful collection of approx 1000 Signed Modern Firsts from a retired bookseller.All in 'As New' Condition and unread,with many Signed and Dated and there are many Signed Limited Editions also.The genre's include Children's Crime Fiction,Fantasy,Science Fiction,Horror and Historical Fiction.The book will be Posted securely in a box and sent with tracking.8vo 459p First Edition 1st Impression [2019}. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. This is a Fine Copy of this Book in a Fine Dust-Jacket.Superb Copy (As New) This copy has been Signed by Lara Prescott on a Special Signed Edition Page For Independent Bookshops.This is a superb unread copy for the collector with red sprayed edges to the book as issued.The binding remains firm with no hinge weakness.We have recently acquired a large and wonderful collection of approx 1000 Signed Modern Firsts from a retired bookseller.All in 'As New' Condition and unread,with many Signed and Dated and there are many Signed Limited Editions also.The genre's include Children's Crime Fiction,Fantasy,Science Fiction,Horror and Historical Fiction.The book will be Posted securely in a box and sent with tracking.8vo 459p First Edition 1st Impression [2019}. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st Signed Waterstone Edition, Hardback, d/j has very light shelf wear, o/w v/g, v/g. Two female spies. A Banned Masterpiece. The Power to Change History.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st UK Edition. First UK edition, hardcover, signed by Prescott on the title page, has significant bumps to spine ends and cover corners with a touch of creaing to lower corner of first few pages only, small ding to tail of rear hinge, and a hint of wear to other cover edges, otherwise a solid, tight, clean VG copy in a VG+ dust jacket, which has very slight bumps to spine ends and corners, and a touch of edgewear. Jacket is wrapped in a removable Mylar cover. Signed by Author(s).…

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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A good, clean copy. Dustjacket protected by cellophane. Limited edition (591/700) signed by the author. Signed by Author.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. Signed by Author. The Secrets We Kept is Lara Prescottâs gripping Cold War espionage novel, weaving together the covert CIA mission to smuggle Doctor Zhivago out of the USSR with the lives of the women who made the operation possible. Moving between Washington, Moscow, and the shadowy world of literary propaganda, Prescott blends historical fact with richly imagined character perspectives to reveal the power of art as a political weapon. The narrative is tense, elegant, and emotionally charged, exploring loyalty, secrecy, and the personal costs of ideological conflict. This signed independent bookshop edition adds a special collectible appeal, especially for readers who value distinctive modern firsts and Cold War literary history. First Edition SIGNED COPY.…