Between Silk and Cyanide
A Codemaker's War 1941–1945
Book • 1998
This memoir by Leo Marks recounts his experiences as a cryptographer for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. Marks describes his efforts to improve code security for agents in occupied Europe, including the development of codes printed on silk to enhance concealment and the use of original poems to avoid predictable ciphers.
The book highlights the critical nature of his work, the mistakes and tragedies that occurred, and the valor of agents like Violette Szabo and Noor Inayat Khan.
It is a blend of wit, narrative flair, and poignant reflection on the human cost of war.
The book highlights the critical nature of his work, the mistakes and tragedies that occurred, and the valor of agents like Violette Szabo and Noor Inayat Khan.
It is a blend of wit, narrative flair, and poignant reflection on the human cost of war.
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