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Agent Zigzag

The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman: Lover, Traitor, Hero, Spy

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Agent Zigzag

By: Ben Macintyre
Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury presents Agent Zigzag written and read by Ben Macintyre.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD

'Engrossing as any thriller' Daily Telegraph
'Superb. Meticulously researched, splendidly told, immensely entertaining' John le Carré
'This is the most amazing book, full of fascinating and hair-raising true life adventures . . . It would be impossible to recommend it too highly' Mail on Sunday
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One December night in 1942, a Nazi parachutist landed in a Cambridgeshire field. His mission: to sabotage the British war effort.

His name was Eddie Chapman, but he would shortly become MI5's Agent Zigzag. Dashing and suave, courageous and unpredictable, Chapman was by turns a traitor, a hero, a villain and a man of conscience. But, as his spymasters and many lovers often wondered, who was the real Eddie Chapman?

Ben Macintyre weaves together diaries, letters, memories and top-secret MI5 files to create an exhilarating account of Britain's most sensational double agent.

©2009 Ben Macintyre (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Espionage Freedom & Security Historical Military Military & War Politics & Government True Crime World War II War Imperialism

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I was expecting a story and was initially disappointed that it was more of a biography. However from almost the beginning. I was hooked and I couldn’t stop listening. Firstly, it was brilliantly read obviously by the author which made a big difference. Knowing that this was a true story that could not have been made up was doubly interesting and gripping. The research gone into this brought so much to the book and made it was so good it really kept me interested. I was recommended this by a colleague and very pleased that I got the book and have listened to it. I’ve now recommended it to my father.

Excellently told

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I thought the way the story of Eddie Chapman was told was gripping and I liked the fact that his faults as a human being were not overlooked.
And the way MI5 were never 100% sure of Eddie was fascinating, very unusual character who was fully engaged as a British double agent but had a soft spot for the Germans he liked and who treated him well.
Well worth a listen, one of the best military books I've listened to.

Even shady characters can have redeeming qualities

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I’m never disappointed with Ben Macintyre’s historical accounts of thrilling espionage and daring do. This was no exception and the author proves himself a most proficient narrator too.

Superb

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I have listened to all of his books. They are so compelling and he is a brilliant narrator.

Ben MacIntyre excellent as always

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Intriguing tale of conflicting morals - another meticulous book from this fabulous author. So many intriguing characters, dreadful behaviours and complex friendships.

Fascinating

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Another belter from the author. Along with the plot and the twists and turns is the outstandingly charismatic personality of Eddie Chapman himself and the amazing skills he acquired along the way. A self taught James Bond. He was a spendthrift rogue but I did feel he was financially short changed by both sides. He was risking his life. I’m downloading my next title by the author now.

Unbelievable! But it’s true

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Fantastic book saw a documentary about this but the book was full of more interesting information

Fantastic book

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What an incredible story and told so well I feel as though I know Eddie Chapman personally , Can’t rate Ben Macintyre highly enough .

Outstanding

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The more I listened to Ben‘s writings the more I am enthralled by his story telling. This has to be one of the all time espionage of the second world war. Was up there with Agent Sonya, in fact I’d say this is better a total unlikely hero from that time.

What a tail of espionage and counter espionage

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Thrilling story, keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next episode. Perfectly narrated

Fantastic story

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