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A Spy Among Friends
Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal
Book • 2014
This book tells the story of Kim Philby, one of the most notorious spies in history, who rose to head Britain’s counterintelligence against the Soviet Union while secretly working for the enemy.
The narrative focuses on Philby’s friendship with Nicholas Elliott, a fellow Cambridge-educated spy, and how Philby’s betrayal affected Elliott and the intelligence services.
The book explores the complex world of espionage, the psychological and sociological aspects of friendship, and the devastating consequences of Philby’s actions on the intelligence community and the lives of countless operatives.
The narrative focuses on Philby’s friendship with Nicholas Elliott, a fellow Cambridge-educated spy, and how Philby’s betrayal affected Elliott and the intelligence services.
The book explores the complex world of espionage, the psychological and sociological aspects of friendship, and the devastating consequences of Philby’s actions on the intelligence community and the lives of countless operatives.
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