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Read this book to know about Kim Philby, the infamous British traitor and Soviet mole in history. Summary of the Book Kim Philby is considered to be a brilliant spy who headed Britain’s activities against the Soviet Union during the time of the Cold War. He is known to have betrayed the secrets of Allied operations to the Russians. Two of his closest friends in the intelligence world were Nicholas Elliot and James Jesus Angleton. The two thought they knew Kim better than anyone else, but soon found out that they never really knew him. This is a story of loyalty, trust and treachery that will have readers glued to the pages. It is a story of close relationships that are formed and betrayed. The reader will also have access to some newly released M15 files and the CIA. About Ben Macintyre Ben Macintyre is a British author, historian, reviewer and columnist writing for The Times newspaper. His columns are about topics ranging from current affairs to historical controversies. He is the author of The Napoleon of Crime: The Life and Times of Adam Worth, Master Thief, and has also written The Man Who Would Be King: The First American in Afghanistan.