Last of the Cold War Spies: The Life of Michael Straight--The Only American in Britain's Cambridge Spy Ring
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Book Synopsis: The most damaging spy network of the Cold War—the infamous Cambridge Spy Ring—was comprised of several powerful and influential British citizens—and one American, Michael Straight. Born to a wealthy New England family, Straight attended Cambridge University in the 1930s, and there he fell in with the notorious circle of young men working for Soviet intelligence—Guy Burgess, Donald Maclean, Anthony Blunt, and Kim Philby, who was to become the most famous spy of the century.
For the next several decades, Michael Straight led a secret life: While working at the State Department, he passed intelligence reports to a Russian agent; while running his family's magazine, The New Republic, he funded several communist fronts; and while serving U.S. presidents, including John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, he continued to meet with agents around the world.
Despite Michael Straight's 1963 "confession" to the FBI that his covert activity ceased in 1941, investigative journalist and author Roland Perry has unearthed a different story. Incorporating material from exclusive interviews with Michael Straight, members of his family, and former KGB agents (Perry has been careful to corroborate all KGB-supplied information), as well as archival research from the CIA, FBI, and Soviet intelligence, Perry presents a full and complete portrait of Michael Straight, the last of the Cold War spies.
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Discover the hidden secrets of the Cold War with "Last of the Cold War Spies: The Life of Michael Straight". This captivating book unveils the untold story of Michael Straight, the only American in Britain's infamous Cambridge Spy Ring. Packed with exclusive interviews, archival research, and carefully corroborated information from former KGB agents, investigative journalist Roland Perry presents a full and complete portrait of this enigmatic figure.
Are you intrigued by the world of espionage and international intrigue? Get ready to immerse yourself in the lives of some of the most influential spies in history. Join Michael Straight as he rubs shoulders with Guy Burgess, Donald Maclean, Anthony Blunt, and the infamous Kim Philby, who would ultimately become one of the most renowned spies of the century. Unlock the secrets of their covert operations as they worked for Soviet intelligence, eclipsing even the imaginations of the most talented spy novel authors.
What sets "Last of the Cold War Spies" apart is its meticulous research and detailed insights. Roland Perry, an investigative journalist renowned for his deep dives into Cold War history, goes above and beyond to bring you a compelling narrative. Drawing on material from the CIA, FBI, and Soviet intelligence, Perry uncovers a different story from Michael Straight's 1963 confession, shedding light on the extent of his covert activities that spanned several decades.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to delve deep into the thrilling world of espionage. Order your copy of "Last of the Cold War Spies: The Life of Michael Straight" today and uncover the secrets that shaped modern history.
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