L’OMBRE DES LEGENDES / IN THE SHADOW OF SPIES – Sergueï Jirnov

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Author:

Sergueï Jirnov

Date:

Istya & Cie
June 2025

Author:

Rights sold:
Arabic: Rawafed
Bulgarian: Riva
Chinese (complex): Epin Books
Lithuanian: Briedis
Romanian: Corint

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IN THE SHADOW OF SPIES

Rights Holder: Istya & Cie
Original Language: French

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The truth behind 10 stories of international espionnage revealed by a former KGB agent

Dive into the mysteries of the world of espionage with Sergueï Jirnov, a former KGB officer and privileged witness to secret history. In this captivating book, Jirnov takes the reader to the heart of ten major espionage cases that changed the course of world events. With a sharp pen and an incisive eye, he reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets of the clandestine operations carried out by agents of the world's greatest agencies: the CIA, MI6, Mossad, and, of course, the KGB. These stories, combining historical truths with personal anecdotes, decipher the strategies, betrayals, and stakes behind the most daring missions of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In each chapter, Jirnov reveals chilling truths and little-known episodes, while delivering a powerful analysis of the consequences of these operations for today's world. This book not only delves into the shadows of spies, but also explores the notions of loyalty, power, and morality in a world where nothing is ever completely black or white. A must-read for all fans of true stories, geopolitics, and real-life thrillers.

A former KGB commander, Sergueï Jirnov lives in France. He is the author of seven books and appears daily on the 24 hour news network LCI as an international relations expert.

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