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Ace of Spies: The True Story of Sidney Reilly

Andrew Cook

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Tempus
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 2004
  • Pages: 351
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.70in - 5.00in - 1.20in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9780752429595
  • Categories: Military - GeneralHistoricalEspionage

About the Author

Cook, Andrew: - "Andrew Cook is a critically acclaimed historian and the author. He is the historical consultant for the Channel Five Jack The Ripper - Tabloid Myth documentary. He has also been presenter and historical consultant on a number of successful Channel 4 documentaries including Prince Eddy: The King We Never Had, Three Kings at War and Who Killed Rasputin? in the BBC Timewatch strand. He lives in Bedfordshire."

Praise for this book

"The figure who emerges... is more a confidence trickster, murderer and serial womaniser than a British hero"