ISBN 9780241505410
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Horse Under Water
Who it's for: Fans of spy thrillers and readers of Len Deighton's series
In Len Deighton's 'Horse Under Water,' a sunken World War II U-Boat holds devastating secrets on the Atlantic ocean floor. As its rusting hull is disturbed, a nameless, laconic British agent is dispatched from London to the sun-drenched Algarve. He must navigate layers of complex espionage and uncover dangerous betrayals tied to the U-Boat's hidden cargo.Why You Should Read? Continue the acclaimed espionage series, following Len Deighton's iconic unnamed protagonist from 'The IPCRESS File'. Immerse yourself in a gripping spy thriller rich with Cold War intrigue and secrets from World War II. Experience a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, moving from fogbound London to the deceit-ridden Portuguese coast. Explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the hidden costs of intelligence operations.
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- Follows the unnamed protagonist from 'The IPCRESS File'
- Set in London and the Algarve, Portugal
- Cold War intrigue mixed with WWII secrets
- Part of Len Deighton's acclaimed espionage series
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Is this a sequel to 'The IPCRESS File'?
It continues the series featuring the same unnamed protagonist from 'The IPCRESS File', but it is a standalone story.
Where is the story set?
The story moves from fogbound London to the sun-drenched Algarve in Portugal.
What is the main plot?
A British agent investigates a sunken WWII U-Boat and its hidden cargo, uncovering betrayals and navigating complex espionage.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the hidden costs of intelligence operations.