Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary courage and sheer audacity. He was a master spy, a brilliant con man, a charmer, and a cad 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 20th century, yet he remains one of the most enigmatic. Introducing new evidence gathered from an extraordinary range of sources, Andrew Cook tells the full story of Sidney Reilly's life. He ...
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Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary courage and sheer audacity. He was a master spy, a brilliant con man, a charmer, and a cad 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 20th century, yet he remains one of the most enigmatic. Introducing new evidence gathered from an extraordinary range of sources, Andrew Cook tells the full story of Sidney Reilly's life. He proves conclusively who Reilly was, where he came from, and the truth behind his most daring exploits.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New. Reveals for the first time the true story of Sidney Reilly, the real-life inspiration behind fictional hero James Bond Num Pages: 352 pages, 77 illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HB; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 394. 2004. 3rd. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
This amazing tale describes the life and career of a con artist who -- most often -- was working for the forces of good in the upheavals of WWI and the Russian Revolution. The author is serious about his history and tells the story well, while debunking some of myths surrounding the ace of spies, alias Sidney Reilly.
