The Innocent by Ian McEwan
Set in the tense atmosphere of Cold War Berlin, this gripping novel follows Leonard Marnham, a naive British technician, who becomes embroiled in a covert espionage operation involving the construction of a secret tunnel to tap into Soviet communications. As Leonard navigates the complexities of his professional duties, he becomes romantically entangled with Maria, a beautiful and enigmatic German woman. Their passionate affair soon spirals into a web of deceit, betrayal, and violence, forcing Leonard to confront the darker aspects of human nature and the moral ambiguities of love and loyalty in a divided city.
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-260
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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