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  • Written by: Jeff Maysh
  • Narrated by: Graham Vick
  • Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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The Spy with No Name

Written by: Jeff Maysh
Narrated by: Graham Vick
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For fans of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum, The Spy with No Name is the unbelievable true story of Erwin van Haarlem, a Cold War secret agent whose stolen identity broke the heart of an innocent woman - who thought she'd found her long-lost son.

In 1977, Johanna van Haarlem, 52, finally tracked down the son she had abandoned as a baby, during the Second World War. She was delighted that he had grown into a charming Dutch waiter in London. But Erwin van Haarlem was actually a dangerous Communist spy who had stolen her son's identity to uncover British and American military secrets.

In this true-life spy thriller, award-winning journalist Jeff Maysh tracks down the former spy in Prague, who tells his remarkable story. Maysh skillfully reconstructs one of the most unusual cases in espionage history, as Erwin van Haarlem maintains his top secret mission for 11 years...while pretending to be a stranger's son. Enter a world of betrayal, secret codes, invisible ink, and mysterious radio messages, where nobody is beyond suspicion.

Jeff Maysh investigates unusual true crimes and urban legends. His deeply immersive stories have appeared in publications including The Atlantic, Playboy, and Smithsonian.

©2016 Jeff Maysh (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
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A well narrated story

The story perfectly described about a perfect impersonation to serve one’s ideology.Great story.Also a case study for the CI officers.

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Thrilling!

Well written. Well narrated. Was intrigued if the impersonator would ever get caught. Enjoyed this book till the very end.

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