{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/694299882ddaba3da18f9047?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"'The Influencer' by David McCloskey - The Story on Christmas Day ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/1765973076480-157e25f6-5d08-44a5-91f6-f35c097aad4a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author.</p><p><br></p><p>Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. But now, 'retired' from the spotlight and living quietly in Nebraska, Natalie holds a secret that could change everything. When Painter reappears, Natalie is thrust back into a world of espionage and deception. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read by:</strong> David McCloskey.</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Dave Creasey.</p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Tom Barnes for Sunday Times Magazine.</p>","author_name":"The Times"}