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Espionage network unraveling; Blunt's profound betrayal.
"Mask of Treachery" offers a deep dive into the intriguing world of the Cambridge spy ring. If you're fascinated by the complexities of espionage and the historical impacts of such betrayals, you'll find this book to be a compelling narrative that colors these events with rich detail and careful analysis. Through the dense forest of intelligence and counterintelligence, "Mask of Treachery" guides you to the heart of Anthony Blunt's infamous deceit.
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ISBN: 9780688044831
Authors:
John Edmond Costello
Publisher: William Morrow & Co. (NY)
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.42
(rated by 19 readers)
Description
This book identifies Anthony Blunt as not the fourth man but the first man, who recruited everyone else into the net, but managed to convince his interviewers that he was more innocent than he seemed.
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Espionage network unraveling; Blunt's profound betrayal.
"Mask of Treachery" offers a deep dive into the intriguing world of the Cambridge spy ring. If you're fascinated by the complexities of espionage and the historical impacts of such betrayals, you'll find this book to be a compelling narrative that colors these events with rich detail and careful analysis. Through the dense forest of intelligence and counterintelligence, "Mask of Treachery" guides you to the heart of Anthony Blunt's infamous deceit.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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