Intrepid's Last Case
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
A gripping work of Cold War espionage non-fiction, Intrepid's Last Case chronicles the final intelligence operations of Sir William Stephenson — the legendary spymaster known as Intrepid — who masterminded Allied covert operations during World War II. William Stevenson draws on exclusive interviews and classified files to uncover a stunning post-war conspiracy involving Soviet penetration of Western intelligence networks, revealing how Cold War treachery threatened to unravel the very alliances Intrepid had helped forge. The narrative presents a taut, authoritative account of real-world spycraft, detailing the shadowy world of double agents, moles, and intelligence failures that defined the early Cold War era. Written with the pace of a thriller but grounded in meticulous research, it stands as a compelling sequel to the bestselling A Man Called Intrepid, illuminating the private battles of one of history's most remarkable secret agents.
Author: William Stevenson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Michael Joseph Ltd, London
Genre: Cold war & espionage
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
A gripping work of Cold War espionage non-fiction, Intrepid's Last Case chronicles the final intelligence operations of Sir William Stephenson — the legendary spymaster known as Intrepid — who masterminded Allied covert operations during World War II. William Stevenson draws on exclusive interviews and classified files to uncover a stunning post-war conspiracy involving Soviet penetration of Western intelligence networks, revealing how Cold War treachery threatened to unravel the very alliances Intrepid had helped forge. The narrative presents a taut, authoritative account of real-world spycraft, detailing the shadowy world of double agents, moles, and intelligence failures that defined the early Cold War era. Written with the pace of a thriller but grounded in meticulous research, it stands as a compelling sequel to the bestselling A Man Called Intrepid, illuminating the private battles of one of history's most remarkable secret agents.