The Human Factor

Description:

"In the low-key but treacherous domain of "the firm," Maurice Castle performs routine intelligence duties that are less than world-shattering. Then a new security chief, "a broom," is appointed. As he sweeps through the department, he uncovers a leak, a systematic betrayal involving the major powers in South Africa. Castle's associate, Davis, had access to the files in question and his drinking, gambling, and incurable romanticism make him a likely double agent. Castle himself is above suspicion; he had always been very careful. Except when he fell in love." (From first page Avon paperback February, 1979)

subjects: Fiction in English,  Great Britain. MI6,  Great Britain,  Cold War,  Fiction,  British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author),  Large type books,  Secret service,  Fiction, thrillers, espionage,  Great britain, fiction,  Fiction, general,  English fiction

Times: 20th century