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Item Details
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ACE OF SPIES
THE TRUE STORY OF SIDNEY REILLY |
| By: |
Andrew Cook |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£12.98 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0752469541 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780752469546 |
| Publisher: |
THE HISTORY PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
26 August, 2011 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
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 loveable rogue who lived on his wits and thrived on danger, using women shamelessly and killing where necessary - and unnecessary. This title presents his portrait. |
| Synopsis: |
"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 loveable rogue who lived on his wits and thrived on danger, using women shamelessly and killing where necessary - and unnecessary. Sidney Reilly is one of the most fascinating spies of the twentieth century, yet he remains one of the most enigmatic - until now. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
The History Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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