ISBN: 9780241408506 - agent sonya: lover, mother, soldier, spy (36 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPublished in Paperback on 27 May'His best book yet' The Times'Macintyre's page-turner is a dazzling portrait of a flawed yet driven individual who risked everything (including her children) for the cause' Sunday TimesDISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE SPY WHO ALMOST KILLED HITLER - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY AND THE TRAITORUrsula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told - until now.Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society. From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century.In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast-paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history . . . 'Macintyre does true-life espionage better than anyone else' John Preston'Macintyre has found a real-life heroine worthy of his gifts as John le Carré's nonfiction counterpart' New York Times 'This book is classic Ben Macintyre . . . quirky human details enliven every page' Spectator.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPublished in Paperback on 27 May'His best book yet' The Times'Macintyre's page-turner is a dazzling portrait of a flawed yet driven individual who risked everything (including her children) for the cause' Sunday TimesDISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE SPY WHO ALMOST KILLED HITLER - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY AND THE TRAITORUrsula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told - until now.Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society. From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century.In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast-paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history . . . 'Macintyre does true-life espionage better than anyone else' John Preston'Macintyre has found a real-life heroine worthy of his gifts as John le Carré's nonfiction counterpart' New York Times 'This book is classic Ben Macintyre . . . quirky human details enliven every page' Spectator.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPublished in Paperback on 27 May'His best book yet' The Times'Macintyre's page-turner is a dazzling portrait of a flawed yet driven individual who risked everything (including her children) for the cause' Sunday TimesDISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE SPY WHO ALMOST KILLED HITLER - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SPY AND THE TRAITORUrsula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told - until now.Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society. From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century.In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast-paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history . . . 'Macintyre does true-life espionage better than anyone else' John Preston'Macintyre has found a real-life heroine worthy of his gifts as John le Carre's nonfiction counterpart' New York Times 'This book is classic Ben Macintyre . . . quirky human details enliven every page' Spectator . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean but lightly toned contents.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st edition, 1st printing. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Etat : good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Flat signed by the author. 1st edition, 1st printing. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Light toning on the outer edge pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First UK edition/First Printing. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing, 2020. Signed by author on title page (no inscription); roundels on front of dust jacket stating signed copy and Waterstones exclusive edition with extra content. A clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped. Used - Very Good. SIGNED COPY VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. SIGNED COPY VG hardback in VG dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression with '001' on copyright page.Some edge wear and creasing to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners bruised, slight lean, not price clipped (£25.00), no inscriptions, internally clean and tight, overall a vg+ copy. 376pp, illustrated, illustrated endpapers. Ursula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told until now. Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazi's power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society. From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century. In 'Agent Sonya', Britain's most acclaimed espionage historian Ben Macintyre, delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history. Jacket by Superfantastic (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Fine copy except some browning to page edges. Signed edition for Waterstones ( extra content from the author).

Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First British Edition, First Printing. Fine/Fine. First British Edition, First Printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY AUTHOR, BEN MACINTYRE, without dedication or inscription on special 'Signed Edition' page. Illustrated with photographs and maps. Ursular Kuczynski (1907-2000), also known as Ruth Werner, Ursula Beurton and Ursula Hamburger, and was a German communist activist who spied for the Soviet Union in the 1930s and 1940s. With Bibliography and Index. This edition includes an additional exclusive interview with the author, Ben Macintyre. A fine copy, in a fine d/w, of an UNCOMMON first British edition, first printing SIGNED BY AUTHOR, BEN MACINTYRE. Signed by Author, Ben Macintyre.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Macintyre, Ben. Agent Sonya : Lover, mother, soldier, spy. First edition, first impression, flat signed by author to title page. London: Viking, 2020. Hardback, VG in unclipped dustjacket with minor shelfwear to edges. Red boards with black lettering to spine. Binding strong and tight. Endpapers illustrated with b/w photographs. xxii, 377pp., two sections of colour and b/w plates. Contents clean and bright. The captivating story of the secret agent who travelled the world with kids in tow, fooled MI5 and passed atomic secrets to the USSR. It s an appealing story, well suited to Ben Macintyre, the popular author of fast-paced books about mid-century spies. Kuczynski herself wrote an autobiography, and she s given Macintyre plenty of material to work with (The Guardian). RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Red boards with black lettering to the spine. Minor shelf wear to the extremities. Pictorial unclipped dust wrapper, now in a new removable protective clear sleeve. No inscriptions, 377pp. Clean and bright pages with black and white images throughout. (Any digital image available on request).…

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. 1st impression, unread, mint condition, no owner's name or other inscription, not price clipped (£25.00), no stickers, D/j protected by a clear removable sleeve. Jake Kerridge's Telegraph review of19th September 2020 laid-in.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. UK 1st edition 1st print hardback. Published by Viking in 2020. The book is fine and appears unread. Head bumped. The unclipped wrap is near fine. Signed on the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Etat : As New. 1st Edition.

Etat : Very Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 400 pages. 9.61x6.14x1.57 inches. In Stock.