The Spy with No Name

By: Jeff Maysh

Narrated by: Graham Vick

For fans of John le Carré and Robert Ludlum, The Spy with No Name is the unbelievable true story of Erwin van Haarlem, a Cold War secret agent whose stolen identity broke the heart of an innocent woman - who thought she'd found her long-lost son.

In 1977, Johanna van Haarlem, 52, finally tracked down the son she had abandoned as a baby, during the Second World War. She was delighted that he had grown into a charming Dutch waiter in London. But Erwin van Haarlem was actually a dangerous Communist spy who had stolen her son's identity to uncover British and American military secrets.

In this true-life spy thriller, award-winning journalist Jeff Maysh tracks down the former spy in Prague, who tells his remarkable story. Maysh skillfully reconstructs one of the most unusual cases in espionage history, as Erwin van Haarlem maintains his top secret mission for 11 years...while pretending to be a stranger's son. Enter a world of betrayal, secret codes, invisible ink, and mysterious radio messages, where nobody is beyond suspicion.

Jeff Maysh investigates unusual true crimes and urban legends. His deeply immersive stories have appeared in publications including The Atlantic, Playboy, and Smithsonian.

©2016 Jeff Maysh (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

Great spy story

I enjoy true spy books/podcasts and this story was amazing.
The only downside is the Eastern Europe names.

Enjoyable Listen

I enjoyed listening to The Spy with No Name, in part because it’s based on a true story and in part, due to the narration. I highly suggest, if you want an intriguing short story, to listen to The Spy with No Name.

A good story about being a spy in the cold war.

The store is an good read that keeps you reading. hard to put down.

Good

She sure started something, I am sad the way women are treated and even today.. I only hope one day we will all be equal.

Short and sweet

Good short story. Outstanding narration. Only a few hours long but a fascinating story about the life of a spy.