The Caesar Code

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The theme of this engaging spy novel by a renowned author revolves around the activities of intelligence agencies in Vienna during 1968-1969. Members of various intelligence services are focused on tracking the son of a murdered inventor of an exceptionally effective biological weapon. The intelligence agencies of both superpowers, as well as other significant European nations, compete for access to this highly sought-after strategic material, which the scientist had shared with both American and Soviet intelligence. The narrative also delves into the past of the deceased inventor, tracing back to the Third Reich, from which he escaped due to the threat posed by racial laws. The novel is inspired by real events, although the time and place have been altered.