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Harlot's Ghost
Book • 1991
Harlot's Ghost is a sprawling novel that explores the early years of the CIA through the experiences of Harry Hubbard, a CIA operative involved in significant Cold War events like the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The book delves into themes of espionage, loyalty, and morality, featuring a mix of real and fictional characters.
Despite its ambitious scope, the novel's narrative is often criticized for its complexity and lack of focus on key characters.
The book delves into themes of espionage, loyalty, and morality, featuring a mix of real and fictional characters.
Despite its ambitious scope, the novel's narrative is often criticized for its complexity and lack of focus on key characters.
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for its detailed portrayal of the CIA in the 1950s and 60s.


Rory Stewart

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97. Question Time: Leaving office, a Labour Scotland, and what's the point of Davos?
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as surprisingly good, despite its length.


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as his favorite book, highlighting the CIA's involvement in coups.


Rory Stewart

125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?
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as an extraordinary dense spy novel.


Rory Stewart

74. Question Time: Women in politics, AI advancements, and airports