# A Spy at War - Paperback

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by **Charles Beaumont** (Author)

**A _Financial Times_ Best Book of the Summer 2025**

**'Top marks' _The Times_ Book of the Month (March)**

**'Brilliant... Beaumont is worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Mick Herron' James O'Brien, author of _How They Broke Britain_**

**Russia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence?**

August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the West's support for Ukraine.

In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict?

**From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, _A Spy at War_ reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.**

**Praise for _A Spy at War_**

'Beaumont must surely be the most plugged in spy writer of the day, almost ahead of the curve... He pens thrillers you can't let go of, page turners full of power and intelligence. Indispensable' Maxim Jakubowski, **_Crime Time_**

'Beaumont is a skilled guide to the murky interface between the corridors of power and the human consequences of the decisions made there' Adam LeBor, **_Financial Times_**

'Beaumont strikes back... _A Spy At War_ is the best sort of espionage novel, shimmering with authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and a gritty exploration of betrayal and revenge' **David McCloskey**, author of _The Seventh Floor_ and co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast

'Charles Beaumont is that rare combination in spy fiction: a genuine former intelligence officer who is also a first-class writer' **Charles Cumming**, author of _Kennedy 35_

'With his second novel, Beaumont has cemented himself as an author who both fearlessly tackles hard subjects and spins masterful tales. _A Spy at War_ is daring and unflinching, a must-read' **I.S. Berry**, author of _The Peacock and the Sparrow_

'This second espionage thriller from former MI6 operative Charles Beaumont underlines his quality' **_Daily Mail_**

'Retired spy Charles Beaumont brings to life the terror, violence and confusion of the war in Ukraine... in this well-informed and revealing novel. Excellent' **_Literary Review_**

'An unadorned take on the brutal realities of the Ukrainian war, told with literary flair and an insider's insights' **Paul Vidich**, author of _Beirut Station_

'Angry, propulsive and very, very timely. If _A Spy Alone_ was Beaumont's cry of rage as a citizen, _A Spy at War_ is his cry of rage as a spook... Topping _A Spy Alone_ was a tough ask. Beaumont has managed it' **Dominick Donald**, author of _Breathe_

'Many works of fiction will be inspired by the war in Ukraine. Charles Beaumont literally blasts out ahead of the field with an effort that is both cinematic and compassionate... A worthy sequel to his debut masterpiece' **Dr Fiona Hill, CMG**, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russia

'Beaumont has done it again: a gripping spy thriller, this time set in war-torn Ukraine, which is so true to life you feel you are there. It's also about Britain, now, and how so many in the Establishment have sold their souls for Russian gold' **John Sweeney**, author of _Killer in the Kremlin_

### Author Biography

Charles Beaumont worked undercover as an MI6 operative in war zones, on diplomatic missions and in international business. His work spanned two decades and four continents.

**Number of Pages:** 352

**Dimensions:** 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** December 02, 2025

## Details

- **Price:** 25.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Action & Adventure, Books, Espionage, Fiction, Price Written on Book, Thrillers, War & Military

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