About the Book: Set against the tense backdrop of the Cold War, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Spy follows a Soviet space scientist who defects to the West seeking academic freedom, only to become the centre of an international intelligence operation. An unnamed spy is assigned to protect him as a deadly pursuit unfolds across the Sahara, Manhattan, Paris, Dublin, and beyond. Blending espionage, betrayal, and complex human relationships, Len Deighton delivers a gripping thriller exploring loyalty, manipulation, and the shadowy world of spies and counter-spies. A sophisticated and action-packed tale of secrets, survival, and deception.