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The Prodigal Spy is a 1998 espionage novel by Joseph Kanon, set during the early Cold War and McCarthy era. The story follows Paul Rogers, who returns to the United States after his father, a suspected spy, flees to Moscow. The novel explores political loyalty, betrayal, and family tension against a backdrop of congressional hearings and Soviet defection. Kanon, a former publishing executive, drew on the atmosphere of postwar suspicion that defined American-Soviet relations.
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What is The Prodigal Spy about?
Joseph Kanon's 1998 espionage novel follows Paul Rogers after his father, a suspected spy, flees to Moscow. The story examines political loyalty, betrayal, and family conflict during the early Cold War and McCarthy era.
Who wrote The Prodigal Spy?
The novel was written by American author Joseph Kanon. It was published in 1998 as a historical espionage thriller.
When is The Prodigal Spy set?
The story is set against the early Cold War and the McCarthy era in the United States. Its plot uses the political fear surrounding suspected communist infiltration as a family mystery.
Who is Paul Rogers in The Prodigal Spy?
Paul Rogers is the central character who returns to the United States after his father escapes to Moscow. His investigation forces him to confront questions about his father's loyalty and his own family history.
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