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The Lion and the Fox

Two Rival Spies and the Secret Plot to Build a Confederate Navy
Book • 2022
This book tells the story of James Bulloch, a Confederate spy, and Thomas Dudley, a Union agent, as they engage in a cat-and-mouse game in Britain during the American Civil War. Bulloch aims to build a Confederate navy, while Dudley seeks to thwart his plans and maintain British neutrality.

The narrative explores the intrigue and espionage that unfolded in Liverpool, a key location for shipbuilding and cotton trade.

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