K. Worthington
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Saving the Queen
- A Blackford Oakes Mystery
- De: William F. Buckley Jr.
- Narrado por: James Buschmann
- Duración: 10 h y 14 m
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 140
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President Truman is nearing the end of his term in office, and Great Britain has a new queen. It is 1952; the Cold War is beginning to heat up, and vital Western military secrets are falling into Soviet hands. The CIA is faced with a delicate dilemma, for the source of the leaks to the KGB has been traced directly to the Queen's chambers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well written, compellingly plotted
- De K. Worthington en 09-08-04
- Saving the Queen
- A Blackford Oakes Mystery
- De: William F. Buckley Jr.
- Narrado por: James Buschmann
Well written, compellingly plotted
Revisado: 09-08-04
It's Buckley, so you can rightly expect pleasing prose. That alone is enough to recommend the book--it is satisfying to listen to Buckley's descriptive, engaging, stimulating writing. But I also enjoyed the realism of this spy thriller. The plot, unlike many in this genre, was believable. The world won't (immediately) end if the mission fails--but the consequences are very serious. The hero is not an unkillable ninja-assassin, but a smart, skilled, brave, but human spy. Interesting backstory that resonates at the end. If you want over-the-top fantasy in your spy thrillers, move along. If you want a very well-written, believable, and satisfying story, pick this one up.
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