An officer and a spy

About “An officer and a spy”

Robert Harris's novel is a historical fiction set in Paris in 1895, focusing on the Dreyfus affair. The story follows Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment. Georges Picquart, head of the counterespionage agency, initially believes in Dreyfus's guilt. However, after discovering evidence suggesting a real spy exists in the military, Picquart begins to doubt the case against Dreyfus. As he uncovers more deceit, he is forced to question his beliefs about his country and himself. The novel explores themes of conspiracy, espionage, and injustice, set against a real historical event that captured global attention.