Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & SchusterISBN-13:9780743294591ISBN-10:743294599UPC:9780743294591Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, United States, EuropeBook Topic:World War II, 20th Century, Great BritainSize:8.42 x 5.58 x 1.02 inchesWeight:0.84Product ID:SCPSKRE71G
The Irregulars: A True Story of WWII Espionage and Political Intrigue
Following her extraordinary, bestselling, and much-acclaimed accounts of the most guarded secrets of the Second World War, Jennet Conant delivers a rollicking true story of spies, politicians, journalists, and intrigue in the highest circles of Washington during the tumultuous days of World War II.
Roald Dahl's Secret Mission
When Roald Dahl, a dashing young wounded RAF pilot, took up his post at the British Embassy in 1942, his assignment was to use his good looks, wit, and considerable charm to gain access to the most powerful figures in American political life. This fascinating account reveals how the beloved children's author operated as a British intelligence agent during one of history's most critical periods.
Better Than Spy Fiction
The Irregulars is a fascinating, lively account of deceit, double dealing, and moral ambiguity—all in the name of victory. This meticulously researched narrative exposes the covert operations conducted within Washington D.C.'s political elite, revealing stories that surpass any fictional espionage thriller.
Extensively Researched Historical Account
Richly detailed and carefully researched, Conant's masterful narrative is based on never-before-seen wartime letters, diaries, and interviews. These primary sources provide unprecedented access to the secret world of British intelligence operations on American soil during the 1940s.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Simon & SchusterISBN-13:9780743294591ISBN-10:743294599UPC:9780743294591Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, United States, EuropeBook Topic:World War II, 20th Century, Great BritainSize:8.42 x 5.58 x 1.02 inchesWeight:0.84Product ID:SCPSKRE71G
Jennet Conant is a journalist who has written profiles for Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, Newsweek, and The New York Times. She is the author of the bestselling Tuxedo Park and 109 East Palace. Conant lives in New York City and Sag Harbor, New York, with her husband and son.
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The Irregulars: A True Story of WWII Espionage and Political Intrigue
Following her extraordinary, bestselling, and much-acclaimed accounts of the most guarded secrets of the Second World War, Jennet Conant delivers a rollicking true story of spies, politicians, journalists, and intrigue in the highest circles of Washington during the tumultuous days of World War II.
Roald Dahl's Secret Mission
When Roald Dahl, a dashing young wounded RAF pilot, took up his post at the British Embassy in 1942, his assignment was to use his good looks, wit, and considerable charm to gain access to the most powerful figures in American political life. This fascinating account reveals how the beloved children's author operated as a British intelligence agent during one of history's most critical periods.
Better Than Spy Fiction
The Irregulars is a fascinating, lively account of deceit, double dealing, and moral ambiguity—all in the name of victory. This meticulously researched narrative exposes the covert operations conducted within Washington D.C.'s political elite, revealing stories that surpass any fictional espionage thriller.
Extensively Researched Historical Account
Richly detailed and carefully researched, Conant's masterful narrative is based on never-before-seen wartime letters, diaries, and interviews. These primary sources provide unprecedented access to the secret world of British intelligence operations on American soil during the 1940s.
Jennet Conant is a journalist who has written profiles for Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, Newsweek, and The New York Times. She is the author of the bestselling Tuxedo Park and 109 East Palace. Conant lives in New York City and Sag Harbor, New York, with her husband and son.
