Betrayal in Berlin

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This true story recounts the Berlin Tunnel, one of the Cold War's most audacious espionage operations, and the Soviet mole who compromised it. Known as "Operation Gold," the CIA's plan involved constructing a secret tunnel into East Berlin to access vital KGB and Soviet military communications. Spanning 1,500 feet, the tunnel was designed with advanced technology and built right beneath the feet of their adversaries. Its success promised a wealth of intelligence for the CIA and British Secret Intelligence Service, while exposure could ignite a dangerous confrontation with the Soviets. However, as the Allies worked underground, a traitor, codenamed Agent Diamond, infiltrated the operation. The narrative unfolds in post-war Berlin, a chaotic landscape filled with spies and deception. It also delves into the life of George Blake, one of the most damaging moles of the era. Drawing from extensive archival research, secret documents, and rare interviews with Blake, the author provides a gripping account of espionage that rivals the thrill of fictional spy novels.