Hitler's spy

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Originally published as Double Agent Snow, this paperback edition recounts the story of Arthur Owens, codenamed SNOW, who is appointed Hitler's chief spy in Britain on the eve of World War II. Shortly after, he finds himself imprisoned in Wandsworth, betrayed by his wife, and coerced into sending false wireless messages for MI5 to secure his freedom. A vain and cunning anti-hero, Owens is driven by a desire for status, money, and women, often blurring the lines between patriotism and self-interest. While he sometimes portrayed himself as a loyal patriot undertaking dangerous missions, at other times he reveled in his role as a rogue agent, outsmarting British Intelligence. In a twist of fate, during the D-Day invasion in 1944, Owens played a crucial role in deceiving Hitler, leading him to misjudge the Allied attack location. Despite his flaws, Agent Snow emerged as the traitor who ultimately aided his country. Based on newly declassified MI5 files and unpublished sources, this narrative explores a covert Battle of Britain, featuring a love triangle between Owens, his wife Irene, and his mistress Lily Funnell, set against a backdrop of colorful characters and thrilling espionage.