A #1 New York Times Bestseller and a Kirkus Best Book of 2018, this gripping tale from a renowned author weaves a complex narrative of espionage, love, and betrayal. Set in a remote Andalusian village, a mysterious Frenchwoman embarks on a perilous memoir detailing her past love in Beirut and the child taken from her through treachery. She harbors the Kremlin's most guarded secret: a mole embedded deep within the West, poised for ultimate power. Only Gabriel Allon, the legendary art restorer and chief of Israel’s intelligence service, can expose this conspiracy. Having faced the dark forces of modern Russia before, Gabriel finds himself drawn into a deadly pursuit after his key asset in Russian intelligence is murdered while attempting to defect. His journey uncovers the shadows of the twentieth century's most significant treason, culminating in a breathtaking climax along the Potomac River. Fast-paced and hauntingly beautiful, this novel is filled with unexpected twists and double-crosses, reaffirming the author's status as a master of the spy genre.
