by Ken Follett
First published 1984
In WWII Cairo, the Germans send a ruthless spy to steal British military secrets. His name is Alex Wolff, a Jew who has learned to disguise himself as an Arab. As he infiltrates the highest ranks of the British army, his true loyalties are tested by a beautiful British officer and her idealistic brother. With the fate of the North African campaign hanging in the balance, Wolff must outwit his pursuers and decide where his allegiances truly lie.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Cairo, North Africa
Period: World War II
352 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books