The Looking Glass War

ONE LAST CHANCE TO PROVE THEIR METTLE

There was a time when the distinctions were clear: the Circus handled all things political while the Department handled all matters military. After the war, power shifted and the Department faded out of influence. But with the unexpected intelligence of a possible missile threat, the Department again has a mission. The opportunity to reclaim former glory cannot be missed – even if it means putting men’s lives at risk on foreign soil.

A top-secret British operation is underway to uncover facts regarding Soviet missiles in Germany. The government lures a German-speaking Pole turned Englishman, Fred Leiser, back from retirement to reverse potential international upheaval. Michael Jayston accompanies the listener on a fascinating insider's tour of an international spy network and introduces the dedicated and complicated cast of characters who risk all to carry out their missions. Jayston exposes the unabashed greed of the government's motives as its members manipulate the rusty Leiser. The mission through Germany is elaborate and demanding, and Jayston's description of Leiser's dire predicament never loses momentum