Intrige by Robert Harris

Set against the backdrop of the Dreyfus Affair in late 19th-century France, this gripping historical novel delves into the murky world of espionage, political intrigue, and societal prejudice. The story follows Georges Picquart, a high-ranking French military officer, who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and corruption as he uncovers evidence that the convicted Jewish officer, Alfred Dreyfus, is innocent. As Picquart battles against a powerful establishment determined to uphold the false conviction, he risks his career and personal safety to seek justice, revealing the deep-seated anti-Semitism and moral complexities of the era.