To the sticklers for knowing the fact/fiction dividing line I commend the [http://www.michaelridpath.com author's website] once you've finished the book (to prevent spoilers) where he goes into so much more detail than I have space. This is a guy who believes in meticulous research and understands the best way to convey it.
Non-history-buffs shouldn't be put off though. This is a story in whose historical flesh pumps a heart of pure espionage thriller that will appeal to most adults looking for a story they can't leave by someone who hopefully has plenty more hist fict up his literary sleeve. We also have a review of Ridpath's [[Shadows Of War (Traitors) by Michael Ridpath|Shadows Of War (Traitors)]].
If you’d like to read more of Mr R, we recommend [[Where the Shadows Lie (Fire and Ice) by Michael Ridpath|Where Shadows Lie (Fire and Ice]]. For more of the Spanish Civil War, try [[The Book of the Alchemist by Adam Williams]].