An Officer and a Spy
Now a Major Motion Picture
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4.3 • 258 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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IN THE HUNT FOR A SPY, HE EXPOSED A CONSPIRACY
'Seriously riveting . . . a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power' The Times
'Taut and exciting' Guardian
Paris, 1895: an army officer, Georges Picquart, watches a convicted spy, Alfred Dreyfus, being publicly humiliated in front of a baying crowd.
Dreyfus is exiled for life to Devil's Island; Picquart is promoted to run the intelligence until that tracked him down.
But when Picquart discovers that secrets are still being handed over to the Germans, he is forced to confront the dangerous truth that Dreyfus may be innocent.
Soon Picquart is being drawn into a labyrinth of deceit and corruption that threatens not just his honour but his life . . .
'Menace and suspense twist tight in a narrative of tremendous tension' Sunday Times
Customer Reviews
Splendid
A wonderful point of view re-telling of an incredible true story. This is Harris at his best and a history lesson that should never be forgotten
An Officer and a Spy
This book is for everyone to read. If anyone has any belief in the veracity of politics, they will learn their lesson. If anyone believes in military honour, it asks many questions on both sides. If anyone wants to see the horror of racial prejudice, careerism and cutthroat ambition in full action, let them consider this story. It is a famous story, Dreyfus’ name and case is widely known by name, who knows what exactly it was.
I adjure all to read this book as at least a start to understanding the ways of the world, and maybe to encourage a healthy scepticism.
And Esterhazy?
Historical based fiction
A fictional retelling of The Dreyfus Affair, centred around Georges Picquart, who discovered discrepancies in the trial evidence, and investigated other possibilities, at a great deal of personal cost to himself.
Well told, the author builds a sympathetic picture of Picquart, and uses this to tell the story.