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Double Cross

Ben Macintyre
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Double Cross

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Ben Macintyre

Double Cross

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

World War II Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies by Ben Macintyre details the British response to Nazi spies sent by the German Abwehr intelligence service and efforts to turn those spies into double agents. The key endeavor chronicled in the book involves British efforts to trick the Germans into believing the 1944 D-Day Invasion would take place in Pas de Calais rather than Normandy Beach in a feat known as Operation Fortitude.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Informative

Gritty

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

17,766 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Double Cross by Ben Macintyre receives commendation for its meticulous research and gripping narrative about WWII espionage. Readers appreciate its vivid character portrayals and the tension-filled depiction of deception. Critiques note occasional pacing issues and an overload of details that may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it’s a riveting recount for history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Double Cross?

Fans of espionage and World War II history will relish Ben Macintyre’s Double Cross. Readers who enjoyed Agent Zigzag or Erik Larson’s The Splendid and the Vile will appreciate the intricate spy narratives and rich historical context. With its blend of thrilling suspense and meticulous research, it captivates history buffs and spy aficionados alike.

4.2

17,766 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

World War II Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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