John
A Spy Called Swallow: An - Enduring Love Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912031689
- author:
- John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- gb publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Spy Called Swallow: An Enduring Love Story is a remarkable tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War II. John Murray's memoirs, now re-printed, offer a unique glimpse into his life as an official in the British Diplomatic Service and his secret work as a spy. As a young businessman in Latvia and Finland, John was recruited by the British Government to serve as a courier. His appointment as a cypher at the British Embassy in Moscow proved to be a turning point, drawing him into a world of intrigue and danger. Against all odds, he fell deeply in love with a woman known only as Nora, code-named 'The Swallow', who was targeted by Stalin's secret police. This poignant story is augmented by a prologue and epilogue written by John Murray's sons, Leeroy and Peter, seeking to clarify the complexities of their parents' life and love.
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