For years, Helen believed she had found a true partner in John Barker. A fellow Greenpeace activist, he seemed as committed as she was to tackling the climate crisis. They moved in together, spoke about having children, and built a life. Then, after two years, John’s behaviour suddenly became erratic. One day, without warning, he left, telling her he needed to sort his head out.
Nearly two decades later, Helen learned the shocking truth – John Barker never existed. He was, in fact, an undercover Metropolitan Police officer, assigned to infiltrate activist groups by building intimate relationships with unsuspecting women.
