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The irregulars : Roald Dahl and the British spy ring in wartime Washington / Jennet Conant.

Conant, Jennet. (Author).

Summary:

Conant tells the story of young writer Roald Dahl who is assigned by His Majesty's Government to Washington, D.C. as a diplomat to gather intelligence about America's isolationist circles. In the course of his "spying," he meets or works closely with David Ogilvy, Ian Fleming, and the great spymaster William Stephenson (aka Intrepid).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0743294580
  • ISBN: 9780743294584
  • Physical Description: xx, 393 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First Simon & Schuster edition
  • Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 370-376) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The usual drill -- Piece of cake -- Enthusiastic amateurs -- Special relationships -- Buffers -- One long loaf -- The war in Washington -- Dirty work -- Good value -- Enemy maneuvers -- The glamour set -- Full lives.
Subject:
Dahl, Roald > Career in espionage.
Great Britain. British Security Coordination.
Propaganda, British > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Propaganda.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > Great Britain.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > United States.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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