The Diplomatic Spy: Welcome to clever illusion and cold-hearted treachery - Paperback

by Shawn Callon (Author)

Deception***Greed***Illusion***Jealousy***Murder***TreacheryAgainst the backdrop of the Berlin Wall and Russia's resurgence following the collapse of the Soviet Empire, we witness the rise of Simon Montfort's career to a senior diplomat position at the US Embassy in Paris. As Simon's career develops, one of his oldest friends recruits him as a spy for the CIA. He agrees to help the CIA gather 'intel' on Russia's expansionist plans and assist the Agency to undermine the Kremlin leadership in Moscow. Simon creates a network of agents in Budapest, Istanbul, Moscow, Vienna, Sofia and other East European cities. After several years of success where his network has employed cunning surveillance techniques to weaken the security of the Russian President, Simon is suddenly plunged into a many-sided struggle - the election of a nationalistic, pro-Russian and extremely religious government in the USA, the subtle threats from a former lover, the powerful forces of a new expansionist Russian empire and the loving expectations of his loyal family - they all conspire to test his ability and his allegiances. His moral code is at stake. Be prepared for clever illusion and cold-hearted treachery.