M: MI5's First Spymaster

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This is the amazing true story of the real 'M', William Melville, MI5's founding father and the inspiration for Ian Flemings's character in "James Bond". Melville was one of the most influential counterespionage figures of the twentieth century. From a tiny outfit based in Victoria Street, London, the counterintelligence organisation that Melville lobbied the Government to create is today a household name and one of the world's leading intelligence agencies. He was perfect for the job, a velvetgloved hardman who had run Scotland Yard's Special Branch and whose career had already take.;Cover; About the Author; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Principal Characters; 1. The Man From Kerry; 2. Dynamite Campaign; 3. Plot and Counterplot; 4. A Very Dangerous Game; 5. War on Terror; 6. A Man to be Trusted; 7. The Lodging House; 8. W. Morgan, General Agent; 9. Shifting Sands; 10. The Bureau; 11. Drift to War; 12. G Men; Appendix: Bill Fitzgerald Interview; Abbreviations; Notes; Bibliography. Cover About the Author Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Preface Principal Characters 1. The Man From Kerry 2. Dynamite Campaign 3. Plot and Counterplot 4. A Very Dangerous Game 5. War on Terror 6. A Man to be Trusted 7. The Lodging House 8. W. Morgan, General Agent 9. Shifting Sands 10. The Bureau 11. Drift to War 12. G Men Appendix: Bill Fitzgerald Interview Abbreviations Notes Bibliography.