Agent Sonya: Moscow's Most Daring Wartime Spy

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Spy and the Traitor presents the thrilling true story of the most significant female spy in history, code-named "Sonya," who played a crucial role in shaping the Cold War. In 1942, in a quiet English village, Ursula Burton appeared to lead a simple life with her three children and machinist husband. However, she was, in fact, a high-ranking Soviet intelligence officer, running powerful agents across Europe while maintaining her facade. A dedicated Communist and Soviet colonel, she was instrumental in gathering the scientific secrets necessary for the Soviet Union to develop the atomic bomb. This captivating narrative chronicles Sonya's life as she evaded pursuit by the Chinese, Japanese, Nazis, MI5, MI6, and the FBI. Her story highlights the ideological battles of the twentieth century—Communism, Fascism, and Western democracy—and offers insights into contemporary spy conflicts and shifting allegiances. With exclusive access to Sonya's diaries and correspondence, as well as new information about her covert operations, Ben Macintyre crafts a gripping account of a legendary secret agent whose actions significantly influenced the Cold War and the global standoff between nuclear superpowers.