The Greatest Books of All Time on Defection

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
1048 The Hunt for Red October Tom Clancy 1984 American English
3521 Nothing to Envy Barbara Demick 2009 American English
7018 Charm School Nelson DeMille 1988 American English
11088 Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin 2003 Australian English
14176 The Spy And The Traitor Ben Macintyre 2018 British English
17120 A Season In The West Piers Paul Read 1988 British English