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Ace of spies: the true story of Sidney Reilly

By Cook , Andrew;Reilly , Sidney George

Book information

Publisher
The History Press
ISBN
9780752469539, 9780752469546, 0752469533, 9781322532974, 1322532974
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
2 MB (1967715 bytes)
Pages
(340 pages) : illustrations\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
-- 1874-1925;EspionageBritish -- History -- 20th century;Spies -- GreatBritish--History--20th century;Spies;Spies--GreatBritish;EspionageespionageSidney George

Description

Ace of Spies reveals for the first time the true story of Sidney Reilly, the real-life inspiration behind fictional hero James Bond. Andrew Cook''s startling biography cuts through the myths to tell the full story of the greatest spy the world has ever known. Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary courage and sheer audacity. He was a master spy, a brilliant con man, a charmer, a cad and a lovable rogue who lived on his wits and thrived on danger, using women shamelessly and killing where necessary - an unnecessary. Sidney Reilly is one of the most fascinating spie.

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