A Perfect Spy traces the rise and fall of Magnus Pym and his career through intelligence. From chance meetings with people will be important to him in the future to a life in Czechoslovakia, Washington and finally on the run in England Pym weaves his way through the complicated world of espionage. Where no-one is safe from betrayal, not even his father.
When Rick Pym stands for Parliament in the mid-1950s, it through the covert activities of his son Magnus that his previous prison record is exposed, causing him to fail in his attempt. Later, during army service, Magnus is reunited with Axel - who unexpectedly provides him a major opportunity (which is successful) for a civilian career in espionage.—greenf74