In September 1942, as Rommel's forces advance, a cunning German spy known as 'Sphinx' arrives in Cairo. Operating under the guise of businessman Alex Wolff, he transmits critical British strategic plans to the Axis using a radio and a coded copy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. With the fate of the North African campaign hanging in the balance, British intelligence officer Major William Vandam and courtesan Elene must race against time to uncover Wolff's identity and stop his deadly operation before it's too late.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a high-stakes espionage thriller set against the crucial backdrop of World War II's North African front.
• Follow a tense cat-and-mouse game between a brilliant, ruthless spy and the determined officer hunting him.
• Immerse yourself in Ken Follett's masterful storytelling, known for its meticulous historical detail and relentless suspense.
• Discover the true cost of intelligence as the desert war reaches its perilous climax.