A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.’A treasure trove of human ingenuity’ The Times Written by two experts in their fields, Stars and Spies is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.We travel back to the golden age of theatre and intelligence in the reign of Elizabeth I. We meet the writers, actors and entertainers drawn into espionage in the Restoration, the Ancien R gime and Civil War America. And we witness the entry of spying into mainstream popular culture throughout the twentieth century and beyond – from the adventures of James Bond to the thrillers of John le Carr and long-running TV series such as The Americans.’Thoroughly entertaining’ Spectator’Perfect…read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.’ Daily Telegraph
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