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Eileen Blair
Significant Others
Surviving Political Persecution and Espionage in War-Torn Spain
This chapter recounts a woman's experiences as a typist for a political figure during the Spanish Civil War, detailing encounters with Russian spies, escape from Barcelona, and challenges due to political persecution. It vividly portrays the tense atmosphere and their journey back home, including adopting a poodle named Marx. The narrative also delves into Orwell and Eileen's health struggles in Morocco, Eileen's various medical issues, and her decision to undergo a hysterectomy amidst war hardships.
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