The Scarlet Papers by Matthew Richardson - ISBN: 9781405924832
Paperback
A secret, a deadly invitation, and world-altering consequences.

The Scarlet Papers

The Times Thriller of the Year 2023

$25.33

  • Paperback

    592 pages

  • Release Date

    12 March 2024

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Intense and enthralling thriller, and a secret that will send shockwaves through the corridors of Westminster …

VIENNA, 1946 - A brilliant German scientist spirited out of the ruins of Nazi Europe in search of a new life.

MOSCOW, 1964 - A rising star of the British diplomatic service whose job is not what it seems.

LONDON, THE PRESENT DAY - A once promising academic offered an opportunity to seal his place in history.

Their stories, their lives, and the fate of…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405924832
ISBN-10:1405924837
Author:Matthew Richardson
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:592
Release Date:12 March 2024
Weight:408g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 38mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Chosen by many readers as the best spy novel of this year * Daily Telegraph, 2023 *Superbly 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 *Standout * Guardian, Books of the Year 2023 *A natural-born storyteller * JEFFERY DEAVER *A shot in the arm for thriller fans * THE TIMES *Blissfully ingenious * Daily Telegraph *A breathtaking thriller. A classic in the making – PETER JAMESThis is the most impressive espionage debut since Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. Filled with fast-moving action and a fine line in threat, it weaves a thrilling spell * DAILY MAIL *Hugely impressive and compelling – WILLIAM BOYDLook out for The Scarlet Papers … Engrossing – STEVE CAVANAGH

About The Author

Matthew Richardson

Matthew Richardson studied English at Durham University and Merton College, Oxford. After a brief spell as a freelance journalist, he began working as a researcher and speechwriter in Westminster, and has also written speeches for senior figures in the private sector. He is the author of My Name is Nobody and The Insider.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.