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In this stunning new book, Ian McEwan’s first woman character since Atonement is approximately to discover that espionage may be the supreme seduction.Cambridge pupil Serena Frome’s elegance and intelligence make her the best sponsor for MI5. The yr is 1972. The Cold-War is not even close to over. England’s renowned intelligence company is decided to control the social discussion by financing authors whose politics format with those of the government. The procedure is code named “Sweet Tooth.” Serena, a compulsive reader of books, may be the perfect choice to integrate the literary group of the promising young author named Ben Haley. At first, she enjoys his stories. Then she starts to love the man. How long may she hide her undercover existence? To answer that query, Serena should depart the very first guideline of espionage: trust no one. Once again, Ian McEwan’s competence dazzles us in this beautifully deft and amusing tale of betrayal and intrigue, love and the created home.