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Thank you to the Newark Book Festival for sending me a free copy of 'Argylle', the first instalment in the thrilling new spy franchise by Elly Conway.
This pacy page-turner follows the life of Aubrey Argylle, invisible to most, but invaluable to all as he becomes the jewel in the crown of CIA spymaster Frances Coffey's plan to save the world. Once an orphan, soon to become an unsung hero, Argylle must outwit, outsmart, and outrun at every turn in his missions to halt one Russian magnate's dream of a new dawn for his country. Haunted by his past and minion to his future, Argylle embarks on journey which will either make or break him.
I was gripped from the first page by this fresh take on the classic spy novel. With glamourous settings, complex characters and twists you won't see coming, Argylle is at once an elegantly plotted thriller and a glimpse into the emotional turmoil of the minds at work for the CIA.
Argylle is a unique protagonist who you won't tire of spending time with; wily, lonely and learning to heal, Argylle is perfectly flawed and incredibly talented. This novel unearths the hidden depths which lie within us all, and exposes the rotten core behind the facades of glitz, money and success.
The detailed plot will satisfy fans of the genre, yet Elly Conway's way with words makes it easily accessible for rookie spy readers. From the jungles of Thailand to remote mountain caverns, this book is a flawless blend of adventure and peril, balancing excitement with devastating and raw emotion.
Join Argylle's latest mission at the Newark Book Festival this Saturday the 13th July, where Tammy Cohen (one half of 'Elly Conway') will be talking all things Spies and Thrillers alongside Nicci French and Fiona Cummins. Book your tickets here.
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