Agent Zigzag: The True Wartime Story of Eddie Chapman by Ben Macintyre | Paperback

Explore the exhilarating true story of Eddie Chapman, MI5's Agent Zigzag, a man who operated as a double agent during World War II. This biography, shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award, meticulously details the life of a courageous, unpredictable figure who was by turns a traitor, a hero, and a villain.

Ben Macintyre constructs this narrative using top-secret MI5 files, diaries, letters, photographs, and memories, offering an in-depth look at the man parachuted into Cambridgeshire in 1942 on a mission to sabotage the British war effort.

Key Features/Benefits

• Chronicles the true wartime story of Eddie Chapman, MI5's Agent Zigzag.
• Meticulously researched using top-secret MI5 files and personal accounts.
• Explores the complex character of a sensational double agent.
• Authored by Ben Macintyre.

Specifications

• Author: Macintyre, Ben
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: August 15, 2024
• ISBN-13: 978-1526682642
• Dimensions: 128 x 26 x 196mm
• Weight: 330 g

This volume provides an essential read for those interested in British military history, espionage, and World War II biographies, ranking highly among bestsellers in these categories.