{"product_id":"the-fourth-protocol-3","title":"The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eThe Fourth Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1984) is a gripping Cold War espionage thriller by Frederick Forsyth, set during the tense final years of Soviet-Western rivalry. The plot centers on a top-secret Soviet plan to detonate a nuclear device near a U.S. military base in Britain, making it appear as an accidental American detonation. The goal: destabilize NATO and influence British elections to favor a pro-Soviet Labour government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBritish intelligence officer \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eJohn Preston\u003c\/strong\u003e, a skilled but politically unorthodox agent, uncovers fragments of the plot and must race against time to stop the operation. Meanwhile, the KGB sends an elite agent, \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eValeri Petrofsky\u003c\/strong\u003e, to infiltrate the UK, establish a secret identity, and assemble the bomb piece by piece. The novel builds suspense through detailed spycraft, political intrigue, and a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eDrawing its name from an imagined secret addendum to the nuclear non-proliferation agreements, \u003cem data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThe Fourth Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e blends fact and fiction to present a chillingly realistic scenario that reflects the era’s nuclear fears and political manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eFrederick Forsyth\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned British author and former journalist best known for his meticulously researched political and spy thrillers. Born in 1938, Forsyth began his career as a foreign correspondent with Reuters and the BBC, experiences that shaped his authentic, fact-based narrative style. He rose to fame with his debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eThe Day of the Jackal\u003c\/em\u003e (1971), and followed it with hits like \u003cem data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eThe Odessa File\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eThe Dogs of War\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eThe Fourth Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for weaving real geopolitical events and technical detail into compelling fiction, Forsyth's works often explore espionage, covert warfare, and international intrigue. His authoritative voice and journalistic precision have made him a defining figure in the modern thriller genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274243797249,"sku":"2RYH4XBLT-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/44444444444444444444.jpg?v=1757400418","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-fourth-protocol-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}