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The Swiss Spy

By: Alex Gerlis
Narrated by: Stephen Critchlow
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Summary

It's not unusual for spies to have secrets, but Henry Hunter has more than most, and after he is stopped by British Intelligence at Croydon airport on the eve of the Second World War, he finds he has even more.

In March 1941 in Berlin, haunted by a dark episode from his past, he makes a fateful decision resulting in a dramatic journey to the Swiss frontier, with a shocking outcome.

©2015 Alex Gerlis (P)2017 W. F. Howes Ltd
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"Intriguing novel full of extraordinary insights into the human stories behind the great struggle against Hitler. Fascinating read." (Gavin Esler, broadcaster, on The Best of Our Spies)

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Great Storyline

Love Spies Stories especially in wartime and this ranked has one of them. Alex is a very good and clever Writer may i say

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Worth a listen !

Storey, very believable well Red I enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to reading more. By Alex Gerlis.

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Fabulous

One of the best spy novels I’ve read. Twists and turns and heart in your mouth moments. Loved the narrator’s voice. Highly recommend!

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Great story, excellent narration

I really appreciated this book, and was very pleased with the narrator Stephen Critchlow. Top notch.

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Great story

Very interesting story with twists and turns along the way .... the second half I found particularly gripping 😊

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Excellent narration.

The narrator really keeps this story flowing well and so easy to listen to. Another really good spy story, although I did get lost a little in the middle on various aspects. A quick rewind sorted that out and I thoroughly enjoyed this story having heard it right after the first in the series. Off to download the third now. An intriguing set of books which prompt historical reflection.

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The storyline was convincing and clever

I liked the narration and the story. It was hard to remember all the names of the streets etc but overall I would recommend this as a good listen. .

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Thrilling tale

Very well written beautifully read very much enjoyed
Kept me listening difficult to stop lisyening

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I enjoyed this book. It was atmospheric and generally well written. The story is good and not too hyperbolic and therefore believable. The narration is okay and there are not too many characters to cause one to lose track. I think 4 stars is fair.

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Avery enjoyable listen.

this was an excellent book that was very well narrated I finished the whole thing in less than 2 days and it kept me gripped throughout very convincing very enjoyable and this author is now on my list of people to follow I look forward to more of his stories

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