A Spy Among Friends
Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal
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A Spy Among Friends
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Ben Macintyre
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Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury presents A Spy Among Friends written and read by Ben Macintyre.
THE SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER
WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ
'Riveting, astounding . . . An unputdownable postwar thriller' Observer
'Irresistibly readable' Sunday Times
'Worthy of John le Carré at his best' Guardian
'Hugely engrossing . . . Both authoritative and enthralling' William Boyd
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Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War.
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Philby, Nicholas Elliott and James Jesus Angleton were rising stars in the intelligence world and shared every secret. Elliott and Angleton thought they knew Philby better than anyone – and then discovered they had not known him at all.
This is a story of loyalty, trust and treachery, of male friendships forged, and then systematically betrayed. With access to newly released MI5 files and previously unseen papers, A Spy Among Friends unlocks what was perhaps the last great secret of the Cold War.
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- S Connor
- 12-11-24
Utterly Engrossing
A breathtaking espionage story and a very human take on it. A true story well told and every bit as listenable and engaging as the best historical fiction. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
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- Mrs Rosemary K Arnold
- 16-09-24
A fascinating read.
Well written and well read account of a glimpse into another , shadow world. Thoroughly good listen!
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- Anonymous User
- 29-07-24
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Excellent book, narrated very well. Superb story line, fascinating tale. Would highly recommend. Listen now
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- Ms Vicki J Middleton
- 29-12-24
Think you know this story think again
Ben Macintyre is enthralling. So much detail, wrapped in a narrative that carries you off on operation with our spies and then into their lives. Their behaviours, relationships, actions and decisions will keep you racing through the chapters even if you know the ending to this particular piece of spy history. There is much more to this story and it’s been cleverly told in this book. Please keep writing Mr Macintyre I’ve read all your books and would love some more.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-12-24
Excellent
a true story that reads like a thrilling spy novel. Enjoyed this from start to finish
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- IVAN SIKORA
- 19-09-24
an exciting listen about even more exciting times
an exciting listen about even more exciting times to grasp the history behind the scenes
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- Hawkil
- 28-08-24
Beautifully narrated & fascinating history
No issues with narration and suited the text well. Brilliant text and wonderful insight. A must read
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- Mike Schofield
- 01-12-24
Excellent
I have read 5 Ben McIntyre books now, all have been fantastic. Fascinating insights into the world of spy craft. Highly recommended 👌
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-24
Excellent
In depth, excellent book, great narration couldn’t stop listening. A must read for any historian
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- Jess
- 06-12-24
Marvellous storytelling and fantastic voice
Superb storytelling weaving the well-known facts into a tapestry of investigative journalism beautifully told
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