Spies are not police officers and the truth in counterintelligence is often located in nuance. (That balcony in Beirut was handy for both men). I think the British got what they wanted - Philby admits he was a traitor, and he does a fade.
I chuckled as I read the mention of Ben MacIntyre as I literally just bought a three-pack of his books to donate to an online charity auction back in Nova Scotia. I’ve read (and recommended) The Spy and the Traitor many times. I must get going on A Spy Among Friends.
Spies are not police officers and the truth in counterintelligence is often located in nuance. (That balcony in Beirut was handy for both men). I think the British got what they wanted - Philby admits he was a traitor, and he does a fade.
I chuckled as I read the mention of Ben MacIntyre as I literally just bought a three-pack of his books to donate to an online charity auction back in Nova Scotia. I’ve read (and recommended) The Spy and the Traitor many times. I must get going on A Spy Among Friends.
Intelligence and fellow Bluenosers....interesting concept.