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The Spy with No Name
- Narrated by: Graham Vick
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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The Spy with No Name
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Summary
For fans of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum, The Spy with No Name is the unbelievable true story of Erwin van Haarlem, a Cold War secret agent whose stolen identity broke the heart of an innocent woman - who thought she'd found her long-lost son.
In 1977, Johanna van Haarlem, 52, finally tracked down the son she had abandoned as a baby, during the Second World War. She was delighted that he had grown into a charming Dutch waiter in London. But Erwin van Haarlem was actually a dangerous Communist spy who had stolen her son's identity to uncover British and American military secrets.
In this true-life spy thriller, award-winning journalist Jeff Maysh tracks down the former spy in Prague, who tells his remarkable story. Maysh skillfully reconstructs one of the most unusual cases in espionage history, as Erwin van Haarlem maintains his top secret mission for 11 years...while pretending to be a stranger's son. Enter a world of betrayal, secret codes, invisible ink, and mysterious radio messages, where nobody is beyond suspicion.
Jeff Maysh investigates unusual true crimes and urban legends. His deeply immersive stories have appeared in publications including The Atlantic, Playboy, and Smithsonian.
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- peter
- 01-02-23
Interesting side story
This was an interesting side storyline. Brief on detail of espionage and daring ops.
Past a few hours though.
I’m sure there are better accounts.
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- John B
- 07-10-22
Good short story
Alway enjoy spy novels. This one good. Person reading book good. Listened using Audible Plus so free - would not normally purchase such short story.
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- Robin Beattie
- 26-09-22
True story about Cold War spy
Well thought out history of a famous but forgotten spy and period it takes place in
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- Christy P.
- 05-06-19
Enjoyable Listen
I enjoyed listening to The Spy with No Name, in part because it’s based on a true story and in part, due to the narration. I highly suggest, if you want an intriguing short story, to listen to The Spy with No Name.
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- LawyerLady
- 17-01-22
interesting story
There were a couple of jumps that I felt could have been explained better. but the reading was good - good speed and tone
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- Marvin Sandino
- 01-03-21
Great spy story
I enjoy true spy books/podcasts and this story was amazing.
The only downside is the Eastern Europe names.
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- Jwendleton
- 30-08-17
A good story about being a spy in the cold war.
The store is an good read that keeps you reading. hard to put down.
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- Mr. Sagiv Hadaya
- 25-07-17
excellent and amazing story. fits a thriller movie
The story is amazing and unbelievable. the only thing is that its way too short and rushed, it could have been gone deeper and gave more depth to the main characters and focused more on their stories.
When this will be made into a movie, I believe it will be better than the book.
but nonetheless, this book is fantastic and so is the narration!
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-05-22
beautiful story
an idearing ,heart warming. exciting story. I wonder if this is or based on a true story.
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- B. Kubiak
- 14-03-21
Good
She sure started something, I am sad the way women are treated and even today.. I only hope one day we will all be equal.
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- ChelleElaine
- 03-09-17
ehhh...
felt like it was a waste of money. was hoping for more action. I guess it maybe more interesting if you are a cold war buff.
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- Walk'n and Talk'n Classes
- 25-07-17
Short but very entertaining
Narration is well done. I enjoyed listening to it. You end up wondering how many others who have been or are now so employed walk the streets, having given their lives in the service of their countries.