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Enter the Goodreads giveaway for The Predicament by William Boyd, a taut and riveting tale of espionage, politics, and shifting allegiances. Set in 1963 Guatemala, the nation teeters on the edge of upheaval as a popular leftist ex-priest gains momentum in the presidential race. The looming threat to American interests, especially United Fruit and the CIA, sets the stage for covert maneuvering.
MI6 operative Gabriel Dax is dispatched by his handler, Faith Green, to gauge the political fallout. On arrival, he crosses paths with Frank Sartorius, the local CIA agent whose charm masks something far more sinister. When a high-profile assassination sparks chaos and whispers of Mafia involvement, Dax flees to Europe, hoping to resume his quiet life as a travel writer.
But peace proves elusive. Green pulls him back into the shadows, this time in West Berlin, where Cold War tensions simmer and a new threat emerges just as President Kennedy prepares for a state visit. With masterful pacing and sharp intrigue, The Predicament delivers a gripping journey through the murky world of international espionage.
