The Ipcress File

Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, the story follows a nameless spy who becomes entangled in a complex mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. As he navigates the gritty streets of Soho and beyond, the assignment spirals into a web of intrigue and danger. Featuring a sardonic, working-class protagonist, this groundbreaking thriller redefined the genre and introduced readers to a new kind of hero, making it a defining work of its time.