Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. She was the first female dg of mi5, and the first dg whose name was publicised on appointment. Present danger liz carlyle, book 5 by stella rimington book cover, description, publication history. The title slyly refers to the threat posed by breakaway factions from the ira intent on sabotaging the ulster peace deal. They have bursts of brutal action, but at heart they are spy procedurals and what lifts them well above the normal run of these things is that although they are no more than competently stylish, they feel authentic. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. When a britishborn pakistani is discovered among a gang of pirates attacking a cargo ship off the. Written by stella rimington, audiobook narrated by maggie mash.
As a former director general of mi5, this a world that rimington knows well, combining pacey action with the detailed portral of spycraft at work. Buy present danger by stella rimington from waterstones today. Mi5 intelligence officer liz carlyle has just been despatched to nor. She soon discovers that the peace process in the province is precarious.
Her father got a job as chief draughtsman at a steel works in barrowinfurness in cumbria, and the family moved there and she was educated at chetwynde school after. When mi5 officer liz carlyle arrives in belfast, danger immediately follows she quickly learns that the peace process. Stella rimington is a british author of spy thriller novels. Her plots and characters are believable and three dimensional. She is also the former director general of the mi5. Present danger book by stella rimington 3 available. Present danger by stella rimington christopher east. Prior to that, she had been working in the security service since 1965. Stella held this position between the years 1992 and 1996. Buy a cheap copy of present danger book by stella rimington. With my toread shelf threatening to collapse, i decided to lighten its load a bit with a book i knew would read quickly. Explore books by stella rimington with our selection at. Present danger by stella rimington, narrated by maggie mash whole story audio books, september 2010, isbn.
Please provide me with your latest book news, views and. Then a source reports strange goingson at a house on the irish sea ow. 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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
The latest thriller from the exdirector general of mi5 sees liz carlyle tackle vicious terrorism in belfast. Stella rimington has the credentials which says that she she should know what shes writing about and her writing definitely proves that. Liz suspects the fraternity to be a front for renegade ira men. Present danger and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. During her career she worked in all the main fields of the service. See the complete liz carlyle series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The novel steadily gains momentum, creating suspense all along the way. As expected i blazed through it, and found it light, but smooth and satisfying.
Read present danger by stella rimington available from rakuten kobo. The plot starts in britain, where the country is targeted by a terrorist. Present danger by stella rimington, 9781849161947, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Individually, present danger doesnt rank among the best spy novels of the last halfcentury.
Dame stella rimington isnt the author to go to for a psychological critique of secretservice operatives, but for a pacy pageturner, shes a safe bet. A liz carlyle novel liz carlyle 8 by stella rimington 20150604 by stella rimington 1 january 1860. Download audiobooks written by stella rimington to your device. Present danger by stella rimington paperback, 2010 for. Rimington was the first female directorgeneral of mi5, which was a post she held for four years from 1992 until 1996. Get free shipping on present danger by stella rimington, from. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Author stella was in fact the first lady to hold this position at the mi5. They have bursts of brutal action, but at heart they are spy procedurals and what lifts them well above the normal run of these things is that although they are no more than competently stylish.
In 1993, rimington became the first dg of mi5 to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining the organisations activities. Present danger book by stella rimington thriftbooks. Mi5 officer liz carlyle is posted to northern ireland. Present danger by stella rimington incredible books from. Stella rimington undoubtedly knows a lot of operational detail, which gives a feeling of realism during some passages, but her dialogue is completely dire and her characters are barely two dimensional. It is an ongoing series and every 12 years a new novel is published. From the moment she lands in belfast, danger follows. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The liz carlyle book series by stella rimington includes books at risk, secret asset, illegal action, and several more.
Present danger liz carlyle, book 5 by stella rimington. When a personal relationship between liz and her boss thats been brewing in the last four books looks like it could come off, the powers that be decide to interfere and post liz to northern ireland. Present danger ebook by stella rimington rakuten kobo. When mi5 officer liz carlyle arrives in belfast, danger immediately follows she quickly learns that the peace process in the province is precarious. The agreement was confirmed in 1998 by referenda in northern ireland and the. Stella rimington joined the security service mi5 in 1968. Present danger is the fifth novel in the liz carlyle series. The agreement was confirmed in 1998 by referenda in northern ireland and the republic of ireland. 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. Dame stella rimington isnt the author to go to for a psychological critique of secretservice operatives, but for a pacy pageturner, shes a safe. Buy present danger by stella rimington, in good condition.
The latest in stella rimingtons series of spy novels, present danger is a compulsive thriller filled with action and suspense. Hi, today is a beautiful sunny day in the uk, ideal for sitting and reading out in the fresh air. Present danger is the fifth of stella rimingtons thrillers about the exploits of mi5 officer liz carlyle. Present danger by rimington stella 1849161941 the fast for. Present danger has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Present danger kindle edition by rimington, stella.
You dont really care what happens to the heroes and, as. Her prose is unadorned but unfailingly logical and easy to read. Rimington was born stella whitehouse in south london, england. Liz carlyle series by british author stella rimington began in 2004 and the first novel in the series is at risk and the novel was published by vintage crimeblack lizard on 30th may of the year 2006.
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