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The Cambridge Spies | The Volkov Affair | 2

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The Double Life of Philby Burgess

Guy Burgess may be his oldest and closest friend, but he's become a liability. Philby got word that CIA crypt analysts had cracked Russian codes. They've worked out the code name of a prominent spy - Philby needs to know who it is. If Philby wants to maintain cover and keep living this double life, he'll have to cut all ties. Forever. He watches Burgess wipe blood from his nose, resists the urge to punch him himself. The awkward silence is only broken when eyeline bursts into tears.

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