This is stella rimingtons ninth novel featuring the clever and resourceful mi5 intelligence officer liz carlyle. It was ineveitable, i suppose, that she should take. All of stella rimington s mi5 mi6 novels are fun to read. It reads well and i was constantly trying to find time to find out the next bit of the story. At risk by stella rimington overdrive rakuten overdrive. Book 1 stella rimington author 2017 breaking cover liz carlyle series book 9 stella rimington author 2016 the geneva trap liz carlyle series book 7 stella. Stella rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1965 and during her career she worked in all the main fields of the services responsibilities countersubversion, counterespionage and counterterrorism and became successively director of all th. Rimington was the first female directorgeneral of mi5, which was a post she held for four years from 1992 until 1996. Former director of mi5 stella rimington brings the highstakes world of intelligence to life in at risk the first novel in her bestselling. Breaking cover by stella rimington paperback, 2017 for sale. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. I really enjoyed at risk, stella rimingtons first novel in the liz carlyle series.
Dame stella rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1968. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Whilst probably very true to life,because the action scenes were very limited and few and far between then this wasnt a book i found hard to put down. Download dead line stella rimington ebook close call. Sep 04, 2012 stella rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1968. The latest expertly plotted thriller in stella rimingtons bestselling series, the moscow sleepers is a whiteknuckle ride through the dark underbelly of international intelligence, simmering political animosities, and global espionage. Now that vladimir putin is flexing his muscles in the international arena, rimington, who always has a sharp eye for contemporary headlines close call, 2014, etc. Book 1 stella rimington author 2017 breaking cover liz carlyle series book 9 stella rimington author 2016 the geneva trap liz carlyle series book 7 stella rimington author 2012 secret asset liz carlyle series book 2 stella rimington author 2012 close call. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Stella rimington is a british author of spy thriller novels. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dame stella rimington dcb born may 1935 is a british author and former director general of mi5, a position she held from 1992 to 1996. She has written her autobiography and three liz carlyle novels. Stella rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1968. This is her 9th novel featuring liz carlyle who works with mi5. Stella rimington download dead line stella rimington ebook. Open secret by stella rimington books the guardian. For mi5 officer liz carlyle, the nagging complications of her private life are quickly forgotten at mondays counterterrorism meeting. Exspy chief throws the book at john le carre and stella. Discover book depositorys huge selection of stella rimington books online. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Download audiobooks by stella rimington at and save. Breaking cover by stella rimington book 21 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in english and undetermined and held by 1,053 worldcat member libraries worldwide. I have a particular liking for stella rimington s books and her principal character liz carlyle. I really enjoyed at risk, stella rimington s first novel in the liz carlyle series. In 1993, rimington became the first dg of mi5 to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining. During her career she worked in all the main fields of the service. Illegal action liz carlyle novels book 3 kindle edition by stella rimington. She is also the former director general of the mi5. Mi5 intelligence officer liz carlyle has just been despatched to nor. The former head of mi6 has criticised john le carre and dame stella rimington for trading on their experiences in the intelligence services to write books. She was the first female dg of mi5, and the first dg whose name was publicised on.
Rip tide, the sixth novel in stella rimington s liz carlyle series, is an actionpacked novel that rockets from one locale to another. Dame stella whitehouse rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1968. And, in fact, dame stella rimington, was the director general of mi5 in the 1990s. Drawing from her experience as the first woman director general of mi5, stella rimington gives us a story that is smart, tautly drawn, and suspenseful from first to last. I can only describe it as a book of many words but very short on substance and page turning action.
Stella rimington was the first woman to be director general of mi5, britains counterintelligence service, so far she is the only woman ever to have served in the post. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Breaking cover by stella rimington 9781408859735 paperback, 2017 delivery uk delivery is usually within 9 to 11 working days. Stella rimington has the insider knowledge to make this story authentic and realistic. Her liz carlyle series of spy novels are written in a straightforward, nononsense manner. Liz carlyle, book 9 unabridged 2016 more ways to shop. At risk is a stunning debut novel that plunges us headlong into todays shadowy and feverpitched battle between terrorism and intelligence. The moscow sleepers by stella rimington, 9781408859742, available at book depository with free. A liz carlyle novel liz carlyle novels book 6 by stella rimington 4.
Stella rimington wont win any prizes for writing great literature. A liz carlyle thriller a liz carlyle novel 20sep2018. In 1993, rimington became the first dg of mi5 to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining the organisations activities. She was appointed director general in 1992, the first woman to hold the post. The autobiography of the former directorgeneral of mi5 ebook. This is well up to the authors high standard, with an exciting and belivable plotline. Interesting that theyre from an exagent so i assume theres a lot of insider. Working for the security service, she must navigate the waters of a maledominated agency. The book also gives the reader some greater insight into lizs character and past life.
Book stella rimington for speaking, events and appearances. Jul 14, 2017 the russian spy ring exposed this week in the u. The 9th liz carlyle book by stella rimington was the first one that i have read. The liz carlyle character is a 34 yearold mi5 intelligence officer who works in the counterterrorism division. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Whether theyre civil liberties lawyers like jasminder kapoor or bedmates of mi5 staffers like lecturer tim simpson, peggy kinsolvings lover, british citizens. Unfortunately, id begun reading rimington with the 8th book in the series, didnt think it was very good but took a chance at checking out an earlier entry. Her strength as a novelist lies instead in her skill in plotting and her intimate knowledge of espionage gained as the director general of britains mi5 in the. She was the first female dg of mi5, and the first dg whose name was publicised on appointment. Former director of mi5 stella rimington brings the highstakes world of intelligence to life in at risk the first novel in her bestselling series featuring mi5 intelligence officer liz carlyle.
Readalikes for stella rimington if you like stella. This was my first book by stella rimington and it wouldnt make me want to read too many more. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Dame stella rimington said that members of communist and trotskyist organisations in the. Author stella was in fact the first lady to hold this position at the mi5. If you are looking for an excellent series that deals with government intelligence and espionage, dame stella rimington is the author to follow. Stella rimington, former head of mi5, on the russian spy ring. Stella rimington is one of the promising authors from the united kingdom, who has written several well known books based on the mystery and thriller genres. Present danger has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
But the books flaws held me back from truly enjoying the book. Illegal action liz carlyle novels book 3 kindle edition by stella. Carlyle and her sidekick, peggy kingsolver, prove themselves to be consummate professionals. She has written her autobiography and six liz carlyle novels. I had very high hopes going into this book, as i thought the whole espionage theme would be right up my alley. International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Oct 16, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of stella rimington books online. Hpb marketplace hpb marketplace 150 million new, used, and rare books, music, and movies. A liz carlyle novel liz carlyle novels book 8 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Stella held this position between the years 1992 and 1996. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jeremy corbyn advisers were on mi5 lists claims dame stella rimington. Jeremy corbyn advisers were on mi5 lists claims dame. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Close call, the latest novel featuring stella rimingtons canny heroine liz carlyle and her counter terrorism unit, builds on the success of earlier books in the series. A liz carlyle novel a liz carlyle thriller book 9 kindle edition by stella rimington author visit amazons stella rimington page. Stella rimington a british author and former director general of mi5, a position she held from 1992 to 1996. At risk is a very good spy thriller with a plot that, sadly, seems all too real. Enter a world of espionage and counterterrorism with secret agent liz carlyle.
Present danger book by stella rimington 3 available. Breaking cover by stella rimington paperback, 2017 for. He was educated at ludgrove school 19791984, eton college 19851989 and the university of edinburgh 19901994, where he graduated with 1st class honours in english. Liz carlyle is the protagonist in a series of spy thriller novels by british novelist stella rimington. Read about author stella rimington, watch the trailer for close call and find out more about the series.