About the Book: Redwood is a gripping true story of Cold War espionage, intelligence, betrayal, and survival. Set in Tehran in 1981 during the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, it reveals the extraordinary story of a Russian intelligence officer and double agent known to MI6 as ‘Redwood’. His access to KGB secrets exposed a dangerous Soviet plan and the risk of nuclear confrontation. Facing personal secrets and the threat of exposure, Redwood sought MI6’s help in a high-stakes escape from Iran. Drawing on previously unseen archives and interviews with intelligence officers, this compelling account explores espionage, covert operations, Cold War politics, and the human cost of secrets.