Dramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. In the summer of 1976, Ruth discovers that her very English mother is in fact a Russian emigre and one-time British secret service spy
Dramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. When Ruth visits her mother, Sally, at her country cottage, she embarks on a dark, dangerous journey into the past.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. The final confrontation.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. Ruth learns more about her mother's recruitment as a British spy. Meanwhile her own past is catching up with her.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. Ruth discovers that her mother thinks that someone is trying to kill her.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. As Ruth wrestles with problems in her own life, she learns some shocking truths about her mother's activities as a British spy.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. As Sally's activities in the USA become increasingly dangerous, Ruth is visited by the police.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. Sally's courier mission becomes deadly dangerous, while Ruth is sent to interview the enigmatic Romer.
DetailsDramatisation of William Boyd's thriller. When Morris is found dead, Sally realises that she has been betrayed and now must disappear forever.
DetailsRuth makes a fool of herself and Sally returns to wartime London, where she must find a completely new identity.
DetailsRuth finds the remains of a sawn-off shot gun at her mother's house. What madness is Sally planning?
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