FIFTH COLUMN AND FOUR STORIES OF

by Ernest Hemingway

First published 2008

In the chaotic streets of Madrid, a covert operative known as the "Fifth Column" sows seeds of discord and destruction. As the Spanish Civil War rages, this shadowy figure infiltrates the city's inner circles, manipulating loyalties and fanning the flames of conflict. Caught in the crosshairs is a young writer, torn between his craft and the harsh realities of war. Can he navigate the treacherous web of intrigue and espionage to uncover the truth before it's too late?

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, espionage, political-thriller

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: deception, enemies-to-lovers

Setting: Spain

Period: Civil War, 1936-1939

174 pages · Paperback · Arrow Books Ltd

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