Hayes, Paddy
Queen of Spies: Daphne Park, Britain's Cold War Spy Master
- ISBN 13:
- 9780715654057
- author:
- Hayes, Paddy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Duckworth
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Daphne Park: Britain's Cold War Spy Master is a gripping biography that reveals the remarkable life of the only female spy to reach the top of MI6. Born in a Tanzanian shack, Park defied the odds to become one of the most senior operational agents in British intelligence. With intimate details from those who knew her, Hayes sheds light on the paranoia and on-the-ground realities of espionage work during World War II and the Cold War era. This is a story of a woman who rose through a male-dominated world to achieve greatness, leaving behind a legacy that continues to fascinate today. This book provides a unique insight into the life of Britain's celebrated female spy, drawing on previously classified materials to create a nail-biting narrative that captures the essence of intelligence work.
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