{"product_id":"9780099580881","title":"An Officer and a Spy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Officer and a Spy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gripping historical novel set in Paris during the tumultuous year of 1895. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of army officer Georges Picquart, who witnesses the public disgrace of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer wrongfully accused of espionage and sentenced to exile on Devil's Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Picquart rises to the position of head of military intelligence, he stumbles upon disturbing evidence that suggests a betrayal within the ranks, indicating that secrets are still reaching the Germans. His growing conviction that Dreyfus may be innocent pulls him into a perilous investigation, challenging the very fabric of loyalty and honour within the military. The deeper he delves, the more he uncovers a labyrinth of lies and conspiracies that threaten not only his career but his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoyalty vs. Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel explores the conflict between personal loyalty to the army and the pursuit of truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Semitism:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds light on the prejudices of the time, highlighting the societal tensions that surround Dreyfus's trial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorruption:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book delves into the corrupt practices within the military and government, questioning the integrity of those in power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“A masterful exploration of one of history's most infamous cases of injustice.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate the intricate narratives of authors such as \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKen Follett\u003c\/strong\u003e will find \u003cstrong\u003eAn Officer and a Spy\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to their collection, with its rich historical context and profound moral dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482848354636,"sku":"9780099580881","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780099580881_front.webp?v=1765274956","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9780099580881","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}