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Triple is a 1979 espionage thriller novel by British author Ken Follett that won the Edgar Award for Best Novel. The story fictionalizes Operation Plumbat, a real-life 1968 intelligence operation in which the Mossad successfully diverted uranium oxide to support Israel's nuclear program. The plot follows multiple intelligence agencies, including the KGB and Egyptian intelligence, as they track the shipment. It is recognized for its detailed depiction of Cold War geopolitical maneuvering.

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Who wrote Triple?

Triple is a 1979 espionage novel by British author Ken Follett. It is an early spy thriller in Follett's career, before his later historical novels became widely known.

Is Triple based on a real intelligence operation?

The novel fictionalizes Operation Plumbat, a real 1968 operation involving the diversion of uranium oxide. Follett turns that historical episode into a multi-sided intelligence thriller.

Who is the main character in Triple?

The protagonist is Nat Dickstein, an Israeli intelligence agent. His mission centers on obtaining uranium while avoiding British, Arab, and other intelligence services.

Did Triple win an Edgar Award?

Yes. Triple won the Edgar Award for Best Novel, an award presented by the Mystery Writers of America.

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