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Kim Philby, Super Spy: Part Two, The Third Man

True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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The Unraveling of a Spy's Betrayal

The chapter explores the escalating tensions and dangerous dynamics as Guy Burgess disrupts the lives of Philby, McLean, and others involved in espionage. From scandalous incidents at a party to whispers of betrayal, the narrative builds towards Burgess and McLean's defection to Moscow, with Philby under suspicion. As the spy's exposure unfolds, loyalty is questioned, leading to a dramatic interrogation that tests Filby's cunning and the unraveling of his betrayals.

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