Five classic tales of deception and betrayal. In Peter Cheyney's story, a beautiful French spy and an affable British Intelligence agent are caught in a web of counter-espionage.

By Ted Allbeury. A chance encounter at the Science Museum leads to subterfuge and a disturbing moral dilemma. Read by Alfred Molina. Show more

Five classic tales of deception and betrayal. James Bond faces a life-and-death situation in Rome, with an attractive young woman involved. Written by Ian Fleming.

Alphonse Daudet's story, set at the time of the Siege of Paris in 1870, tells of a young boy's innocent recruitment into espionage. Read by Martin Jarvis. Show more

Ambrose Bierce's story describes an encounter between a Confederate general and an oddly carefree spy during the American Civil War. Read by Stacey Keach. Show more