From the hand of a real-life model-turned-spy comes this thrilling novel of suspense based on the true intrigues of Carlos the Jackal. One of the most infamous names in the history of espionage, the former model Carlos eluded his enemies for decades—until his recent arrest made headlines across the world. This exciting fictional account reveals the insidious methods and brilliant genius behind his international maneuvers. It is the story of a man whose smooth, cultured charm hides a secret identity and a shattering plot … and the one woman who discovers he is actually the notorious Carlos the Jackal.
The inspiration for the Countess of Romanones’ novel was her own actual meeting with Carlos the Jackal in 1977, as well as her experience as a consultant with a wide variety of world specialists on international terrorism.
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"I didn't know till 2008 about this final sequal. This book is half tru, half made-up, but still great spy book. She did meet the Carlos the Jackal in person......."
— Maki (5 out of 5 stars)
“Guns rigged to backfire, arms deals and murders punch up the action.”
— Publishers Weekly“O’Malley reads with a voice one might call contralto; she projects a most beautiful, multi-dimensional woman.”
— Kliatt“Recommended for general fiction collections.”
— Library Journal" The fourth of her spy books and the only one that she admits is fiction only because she says that Carlos the Jackal is still alive. So what is he going to do? Sue her for defamation of character? Anyway, it was an interesting read just like the first three whether it is true or not. "
— Robin, 7/14/2012" Delightful fictonal story of intrigue and international spy rings! Like this author "
— Lisa, 8/21/2009" A really good, and true, spy story. "
— cassie, 1/7/2009" Very brave lady, I guess this is based on her true spying experiences! Wow. "
— Linda, 8/24/2008Aline, Countess of Romanones, was born Aline Griffith in Pearl River, New York, in 1923. At twenty-one, she was a deep-cover OSS agent infiltrating the highest levels of society. Five years later, she married a Spanish grandee and become one of the most watched and admired women of international society. Today she is known as the bestselling author of The Spy Wore Red, The Spy Went Dancing, and The Spy Wore Silk.
Susan O’Malley (a.k.a. Bernadette Dunne) is the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.