True Believer

Kati Marton's True Believer delves into the tumultuous life of Noel Field, an American who became entangled in the dark world of Soviet espionage and betrayal during the 1930s and 40s. Combining meticulous research with vivid storytelling, the book explores how idealism and treachery intersected in a period marked by political upheaval and ideological fanaticism. Supported by rare access to personal and secret records, it offers a compelling account of a man whose quest for meaning led to dangerous loyalties and extraordinary revelations.