Kim Philby: The Spy I Loved

Kim Philby: The Spy I Loved

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Eleanor Philby
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges discoloured from tanning and foxing, yellowed DJ with tears.

This memoir chronicles the tumultuous life of a woman deeply entangled with one of the 20th century's most infamous double agents. Kim Philby: The Spy I Loved presents an intimate portrait of the man behind the headlines, revealing the personal cost and emotional complexities of loving a figure shrouded in deception. Eleanor Philby uncovers the daily realities and profound betrayals inherent in their relationship, offering a unique perspective on the human side of Cold War espionage. It illustrates the profound impact of political intrigue on personal lives, painting a vivid picture of loyalty, love, and ultimate disillusionment. The narrative details a compelling story of a woman's journey through a world of secrets and shadows.

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Description

Author: Eleanor Philby
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton., 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page edges discoloured from tanning and foxing, yellowed DJ with tears.

This memoir chronicles the tumultuous life of a woman deeply entangled with one of the 20th century's most infamous double agents. Kim Philby: The Spy I Loved presents an intimate portrait of the man behind the headlines, revealing the personal cost and emotional complexities of loving a figure shrouded in deception. Eleanor Philby uncovers the daily realities and profound betrayals inherent in their relationship, offering a unique perspective on the human side of Cold War espionage. It illustrates the profound impact of political intrigue on personal lives, painting a vivid picture of loyalty, love, and ultimate disillusionment. The narrative details a compelling story of a woman's journey through a world of secrets and shadows.