
The Interpreter's Secret
A sophisticated thriller of East vs West, secret summits and the peril of knowing too much
Andrew Rosenheim(Author)
Bedford Square Publishers
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-83501-460-8 (ISBN)
Description
'a classy, well-crafted literary thriller.' Adam Lebor in the Financial Times
'an enjoyable resemblance to the screen adventures of male-female spy duos in the old Cold War, although its backdrop (oligarchs in London, Putin's assassins abroad, a possibly compromised White House) is the new one' The Times
'original, zeitgeisty and highly engaging' Aspects of Crime
'...cultivated and intelligent' Literary Review
'A brilliantly original drama of the new Russia-United States relationship - a suspenseful thriller with style and heart.' Simon Mason
'An intelligent and sophisticated chase novel that doesn't pause to draw breath... imagine The 39 Steps brought bang up-to-date' James Wolff, author of Beside the Syrian Sea
In Stockholm for a G20 summit, the interpreter Thomas Weaver is summoned by the White House Chief of Staff to an off-the-record meeting with a Russian general. Expecting routine diplomacy, what Weaver gets instead is a chilling glimpse into a secret arrangement between Washington and the Kremlin. Warned never to divulge what has been said, Weaver discovers he has accidentally recorded the meeting - the only evidence that it took place.
Now under threat, he escapes to the safety of a friend's house in the English countryside, and then on to London. Yet even there he senses danger. Unsure where to turn, Weaver finds unexpected help from the enigmatic Lily Churchill, whose own loyalties are a mystery. As the two begin to grasp the significance of what Weaver has heard, he and Lily are forced to go underground to hide from their unknown pursuers, who seem determined to silence Weaver for good.
The Interpreter's Secret is a sophisticated literary thriller about corruption, conspiracy, and the lethal confusions of language.
'an enjoyable resemblance to the screen adventures of male-female spy duos in the old Cold War, although its backdrop (oligarchs in London, Putin's assassins abroad, a possibly compromised White House) is the new one' The Times
'original, zeitgeisty and highly engaging' Aspects of Crime
'...cultivated and intelligent' Literary Review
'A brilliantly original drama of the new Russia-United States relationship - a suspenseful thriller with style and heart.' Simon Mason
'An intelligent and sophisticated chase novel that doesn't pause to draw breath... imagine The 39 Steps brought bang up-to-date' James Wolff, author of Beside the Syrian Sea
In Stockholm for a G20 summit, the interpreter Thomas Weaver is summoned by the White House Chief of Staff to an off-the-record meeting with a Russian general. Expecting routine diplomacy, what Weaver gets instead is a chilling glimpse into a secret arrangement between Washington and the Kremlin. Warned never to divulge what has been said, Weaver discovers he has accidentally recorded the meeting - the only evidence that it took place.
Now under threat, he escapes to the safety of a friend's house in the English countryside, and then on to London. Yet even there he senses danger. Unsure where to turn, Weaver finds unexpected help from the enigmatic Lily Churchill, whose own loyalties are a mystery. As the two begin to grasp the significance of what Weaver has heard, he and Lily are forced to go underground to hide from their unknown pursuers, who seem determined to silence Weaver for good.
The Interpreter's Secret is a sophisticated literary thriller about corruption, conspiracy, and the lethal confusions of language.
Reviews / Votes
'A brilliantly original drama of the new Russia-United States relationship - a suspenseful thriller with style and heart.' Simon Mason 'Rosenheim starts slowly, allowing the tension to build as he deftly reveals Weaver's back story in this classy, well-crafted literary thriller.' Adam Lebor in the Financial Times 'A memorable political thriller - stylish, murky and enthralling.' Francis WheenMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83501-460-8 (9781835014608)
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Andrew Rosenheim
The Interpreter's Secret
A sophisticated thriller of East vs West, secret summits and the peril of knowing too much
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approx. 06/2026
Bedford Square Publishers
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Andrew Rosenheim was born in Chicago and came to England as a Rhodes Scholar. He has lived outside Oxford ever since, and is the author of a memoir and nine novels, including the Nessheim trilogy (Fear Itself, The Informant, and The Accidental Agent) and Hands On, the first novel to explore AI-generated poetry.