Robert Harris's controversial and much-praised novel is now available in paperback, and will be the summer reading choice of many in search of an intelligent thriller to keep them entertained and enthralled this summer. A professional ghostwriter is sent to help Britain's former prime minister finish his memoirs, but soon becomes embroiled in the secrets and lies that are coming back to haunt the former leader. A popular choice in the books of the year round-ups. 'Brilliantly persuasive, right up to the last page of its astonishing and unpredictable conclusion' "Economist"