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Summary

«The Ministry of Fear» is a spy novel set in London during World War II. The protagonist, Arthur Rowe, accidentally wins a cake at a charity fair, which draws him into a world of espionage and intrigue. Arthur is burdened by guilt over the death of his wife, and his life is turned upside down when he becomes a target for a mysterious organization. As he investigates, he encounters dangers and betrayals, trying to unravel a conspiracy and find his place in a world engulfed by war and fear. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and human vulnerability.