SpyMasters
Writer and critic Paul Burke interviews top espionage writers, exploring spy stories, covert action, and the blend of fact and fiction in the world of espionage.
Episodes
ICARUS 17 by Charles Cumming
Charles Cumming talks to Paul Burke about his new novel Icarus 17, latest in the Box 88 series, The Day of the Jackal, A Spy by Nature, Thomas Kell, Geopolitics in the novel, post-Cold War spy fiction dip, touring Eastern Europe before The Wall fell, Plane and not meeting Jason Statham.
Icarus 17: As director of covert intelligence agency Box 88, Lachlan Kite is at the apex of his espionage care
Sweden's Cold War Guardians with Johan Wennström
Johan Wennström talks to Paul Burke about The Stay Behinds: Sweden's Cold War Guardians.
The Stay Behinds: Packed with first-hand accounts and previously classified government documents, this book reveals the secrets of Sweden's resistance network, created to deter a potential Soviet occupation.Following World War II, Sweden faced the looming threat of the Soviet Union and its drive to sprea
Red Verdict by James Comey
Former FBI Director JAMES COMEY talks to Paul Burke about his novel RED VERDICT, The FBI, being a socially adept introvert, Russian operations in America, the inspiration for Nora and Benny and The Kansas City Massacre.
RED VERDICT THE MURDER OF THE YEAR. THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY.An influential defense company executive sits down for dinner at an exclusive restaurant in Manhattan. It's the last m
The Interpreter's Secret Andrew Rosenheim
Andrew Rosenheim talks about his contemporary spy thriller The Interpreter's Secret, AI in publishing, kindle, literary games on the page, cat and mouse chases.
The Interpreter's Secret: in Stockholm for a G20 summit, the interpreter Thomas Weaver is summoned by the White House Chief of Staff to an off-the-record meeting with a Russian general. Expecting routine diplomacy, what Weaver gets instea
A Woman Called Edith by Daria Santini
Daria Santini talks to Spymasters about her biography of Edith Tudor Hart, A Woman Called Edith, the Cambridge Five, Arnold Deutsch, photography, working class lives, communism and spying.
Edith Tudor Hart has long evaded biographers. A Jewish-Austrian exile in 1930s London, she was a talented professional photographer, anti-fascist activist—and Soviet secret agent.Daria Santini provides the fir
The Cormorant Hunt by Michael Idov
Michael Idov talks to Spymasters about his new novel THE CORMORANT HUNT, screenwriting, The Collaborators, Doug Lyman, geopolitics and the spy novel and walking back the cat.
THE CORMORANT HUNT: Disheartened CIA officer Ari Falk, now hiding in the Republic of Georgia, is hailed as a hero by some and branded a traitor by others after blowing the lid off a massive conspiracy. But his quiet exile
Master of Lies: How Anthony Blunt's Treachery Changed Our World
Piers Blofeld talks to Spymasters about his new book on Anthony Blunt, MASTER OF LIES, the greatest traitor, working for Churchill and Stalin, Operation Market Garden, a not-confession confession, enjoying the limelight of discovery.
MASTER OF LIES: In a brilliant feat of literary detective work Master of Lies tells the extraordinary untold story of Anthony Blunt's life as a spy. Based on extensi
Stalin's Apostles: The Cambridge Five and the Making of the Soviet Empire Pt.2
STALIN'S APOSTLES: The Cambridge Five and the making of the Soviet Empire, Part 2. From MacLean and Burgess' defection to today, research, new sources,
The Cambridge Five are surrounded by myth. It was time for a new sober and revealing history of the most deadly spy ring ever. Paul Burke talks to Antonia Senior about her new thrilling account of Burgess, Maclean, Philby, Blunt & Cairncross:
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STALIN'S APOSTLES: The Cambridge Five and the making of the Soviet Empire
The Cambridge Five are surrounded by myth. It was time for a new sober and revealing history of the most deadly spy ring ever. Paul Burke talks to Antonia Senior about her new thrilling account of Burgess, Maclean, Philby, Blunt & Cairncross:
STALIN'S APOSTLES is a radical new look at the way five people allowed their obsession with Communist ideology to overshadow any sense of morality or dece
Spymasters Documentary - Sky Arts, Director Adrian Munsey
Adrian Munsey, director/writer of Spymasters a new documentary series for Sky Arts talks to Paul Burke about the intersection between history and its representation in film and fiction. The documentary features contributions from Christopher Andrews, academics, writers and has extensive archival footage and movie clips. Featured here: the biography of our times, exploring the boundaries between
The Spy Who Shaped Britain: Daniel Defoe and the Secret Politics of Union
What if one of the founders of the English novel was also a spy?
In this episode of Spymasters, host Paul Burke speaks with historian Marc Mierowski about the extraordinary secret career of Daniel Defoe.
Today Defoe is remembered as the author of Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, and Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress. But long before he became a novelist, he operated in the murky world of intelligenc
Spies and Other Gods: James Wolff on British intelligence, secrecy, and the “soul” of spying
Former British intelligence officer (writing under a pseudonym), James Wolff, joins Antonia Senior for a smart, funny, unflinching conversation about his daring new novel Spies and Other Gods — a spy story told in a totally unexpected voice.
We talk secrecy and censorship, the strange culture of intelligence, oversight (and why it rarely works), the moral “grubbiness” baked into espionage, and wh
A Stranger in Corfu: MI6, Betrayal, and the Island Where Spies Disappear, with Alex Preston
In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior sits down with acclaimed author Alex Preston to discuss his gripping new novel A Stranger in Corfu — a dark, atmospheric story that blends the glamour of the Mediterranean with the psychological wreckage of espionage.
At the centre of the novel is Nina, a young MI6 agent dispatched into the collapsing chaos of 1990s Yugoslavia, where the moral certain
From CIA to Spy Novelist: The Israel–Iran Shadow War Behind The Persian | David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and bestselling spy novelist David McCloskey returns to Spymasters to talk to Antonia Senior about his new thriller The Persian — a razor-sharp spy story set inside the Israel–Iran shadow war.
We discuss how real-world covert operations (from sabotage to targeted assassinations) have shaped modern espionage, and how spy fiction can capture the human cost of clandestine conflict
KGB Literati: How Soviet Spy Fiction Shaped the Secret State
What happens when a secret police force writes its own novels?
In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior is joined by academic and KGB expert Filip Kovacevic to explore the hidden world of Soviet spy fiction—and the extraordinary role it played inside the KGB itself. Drawing on his book KGB Literati, Kovacevic reveals how intelligence officers, counter-spies, and veterans of state security be
Spymasters and Aspects of Crime Books of the Year 2025!
This special crossover episode brings together espionage and crime fans for a fast-paced round-table on our Books of the Year 2025.
Antonia Senior (Spymasters) is joined by:
Paul Burke – host of Aspects of Crime
Mark Ellis – bestselling author of the Frank Merlin series
Thomas Waugh – author of Endgame
Together we unpack the best in spy fiction, crime writing, historical thri
China, Espionage and the Price of Compromise: The Peak, with San Guthrie
Former diplomat and political insider Sam Guthrie joins Antonia Senior to talk about Chinese espionage, industrial spying and his debut Hong Kong–set thriller, The Peak. Blending politics, business and spycraft, the novel follows an unreliable narrator, a dangerous love triangle and a single act of compromise that changes everything.
Sam and Antonia dig into how modern China, ASIO-style counterin
Spy fiction: hidden classics and old favourites with Paul Burke
In this lively literary conversation, Antonia Senior and Paul Burke explore the fascinating world of spy and crime fiction — from the golden age of classic espionage novels to the digital dilemmas of modern spy thrillers. As Paul launches Aspects of Crime, a new magazine, and a platform for authors and readers, they discuss how technology reshapes the genre, why characters like Charlie Muffin and
Spying on the Revolution: Gunnar Ekberg, Infiltration, and the Birth of Modern Terrorism.
In this episode, Antonia Senior speaks with journalist and author Jason Burke about The Revolutionists, and the extraordinary true story of Gunnar Ekberg — the Swedish spy who infiltrated radical left-wing movements in Europe during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Ekberg witnessed first-hand a moment of enormous ideological energy: when secular, nationalist and progressive revolutionary groups be
Behind German Lines: The White Lady, with Dr Helen Fry
In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior speaks with bestselling historian Dr. Helen Fry about her riveting new book, The White Lady.
Set in German-occupied Belgium during World War I and World War II, Fry’s book uncovers the incredible true story of a secret spy network that risked everything to gather intelligence behind enemy lines. Together, Fry and Senior explore:
How ordinary wom
Spies, fiction, and the legacy of October 7. The Protocols of Spying with Merle Nygate.
Join host Antonia Senior as she delves into the gripping world of espionage with author Merle Nygate. In this episode, they explore the challenges of writing a spy thriller set against the backdrop of real-world events, focusing on Nygate's latest novel, "The Protocols of Spying." Discover how the Mossad's London station grapples with intelligence failures and what lies ahead for its chief, Eli Am
The Wolfpack and the Codebreakers: The Enigma story from the German perspective, with Roger Moorhouse
In this episode of Spymasters, Antonia Senior interviews historian Roger Moorhouse about the Enigma code and its impact on naval warfare during World War II. The conversation explores the crucial role of Polish codebreakers, the operations of U-boats, and the significant turning points in the Battle of the Atlantic. Morehouse shares insights into the human cost of U-boat warfare, the effectiveness
SOE in Europe: extraordinary women with Kate Vigurs
In this compelling episode of the Spymasters Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary tales of women who defied the odds during World War II. From Hannah Szenes's daring mission to disrupt the Holocaust to the courageous acts of Polish women in the resistance, these stories reveal the incredible bravery and sacrifice of those who risked everything for freedom. Join us as we explore the personal jo
From Cold War to Cyber Age: Frederick Forsyth, Modern Spy Thrillers & the Spymasters Book Prize
In this episode of the Spymasters Podcast, host Antonia Senior and special guest Oliver Webb Carter explore the enduring influence of Frederick Forsyth, the legendary author behind classics like The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. Discover how Forsyth redefined spy fiction with his journalistic precision, insider intelligence, and gritty realism drawn from his time with MI6.
As the genre e
Torture, Terror and Trump: The CIA in the 21st Century with Tim Weiner
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In this explosive episode of The Spymasters Podcast, journalist and host Antonia Senior sits down with legendary investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner to discuss his gripping new book, The Mission: The CIA and the 21st Century. From the darkest days of the War on Terror to the chaotic aftermath of 9/11, Weiner unpacks the CIA's transformation—and failures
The Spy Who Knew Too Much: Vasili Mitrokhin and the KGB's Secret History, with Gordon Corera
🎧 Spymasters — The Spy Who Knew Too Much: Vasily Mitrokin and the KGB's Secret History
What happens when the keeper of secrets decides to tell the truth?
This episode uncovers the extraordinary story of Vasili Mitrokhin — the KGB archivist who risked everything to smuggle out the Soviet Union’s deepest intelligence secrets. From a disillusioned believer in communism to one of the West’s most valu
The Poet's Game: writing a bestselling spy thriller, with Paul Vidich
In this episode, Antonia Senior dives deep into Paul Vidich’s gripping spy novel The Poet’s Game. We unpack the central theme of trust in espionage, the moral ambiguity faced by CIA agents, and how contemporary political tensions shape the narrative.
We also explore how Vidich portrays psychological depth, ideological conflict, and the literary influences that define modern spy fiction.
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Clara Vine: an actress and a spy. An interview with novelist Jane Thynne.
🎙️ Spymasters Podcast – Unveiling Clara Vine: A Journey Through Nazi Germany
Guest: Jane ThynneHost: Antonia SeniorGenre: Historical Fiction, EspionageKeywords: Clara Vine, Jane Thynne, espionage, Nazi Germany, historical fiction, Hedy Lamarr, WWII, women in history, literature, spy novels
In this episode, host Antonia Senior interviews acclaimed author Jane Thynne, creator of the Clara Vine ser
Spying on Hitler: The Spy and the Devil with Tim Willasey-Wilsey
Tim Willasey-Wilsey comes on Spymasters to talk about the life and espionage career of Baron Bill de Ropp, a spy who infiltrated the Nazi Party during the rise of Adolf Hitler. The discussion covers his early life, his motivations for espionage, his complex relationships with key figures in the Nazi regime, and the challenges he faced as a spy. The conversation also delves into the historical cont
Crooks and Spies in WW2 London, with Mark Ellis
In this episode of the SpyMasters podcast, host Antonia Senior interviews thriller writer Mark Ellis, who discusses his journey into writing, the historical context of his novels set in wartime London, and the intricate plots involving crime and espionage. Ellis shares insights into his research methods, the importance of historical accuracy, and the character development of Frank Merlin, his prot
The Son Who Wasn't - an incredible true story of espionage and betrayal.
Antonia Senior talks to David Gardner, journalist and author about A Spy in the Family, the book he co-authored with fellow journalist Paul Henderson.
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The CIA Book Club, with Charlie English
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In this episode of The Spymasters Podcast, host Antonia Senior is joined by journalist and author Charlie English to discuss his latest book, The CIA Book Club. They dive into the incredible Cold War operation where the CIA secretly distributed banned books behind the Iron Curtain, undermining Soviet censorship and ideological control. Charlie shares gripping stories from his research, th
Simon Scarrow on A Death in Berlin
Simon Scarrow, the bestselling novelist, talks to Antonia Senior about his new novel A Death in Berlin. Set in Nazi Germany, this is the third in his series about detective Horst Schenke, an investigator with the Kripo unit. A man has been murdered, and Berlin is flooded with fake ration cards. How does Schenke deal with being a good man within a terrible regime?
Simon and Antonia talk about livin
Trump and our Intelligence Alliance, with Michael Smith
Antonia Senior talks to Michael Smith, author of the Real Special Relationship, about the new world order and its impact on the US-UK intelligence alliance. Michael is a journalist and author of a number of books on spies and intelligence. He is a former member of the board of Bletchley Park.
Antonia and Michael explore the dynamics of intelligence sharing between the UK and the US, witth histori
The Oligarch's Daughter, with Joseph Finder
In this episode of the Spymasters podcast, Antonia Senior interviews bestselling novelist Joseph Finder about his latest thriller, 'The Oligarch's Daughter.' The conversation delves into the book's premise, character dynamics, and the intricate themes of wealth, trust, and the blurred lines between capitalism and intelligence in Russia. Finder shares insights into his writing process, the challeng
The Seventh Floor, with David McCloskey
Writer and journalist Antonia Senior interviews bestselling author David McCloskey about his latest novel, 'The Seventh Floor.' The conversation delves into the intricacies of espionage, the brutal realities of interrogation, and the complex relationships between characters in the world of intelligence.
McCloskey shares insights from his experience as a former CIA analyst, exploring themes of fr
Notes on a Drowning, with Anna Sharpe
In this episode of the Spymasters podcast, Antonia Senior interviews Anna Sharpe. about her new book, 'Notes on a Drowning.' Sharpe is a pseudonym for the award winning novelist Anna Mazzola. The conversation explores the book's themes of political intrigue, legal drama, and the murky world of espionage. Mazzola discusses her transition from historical fiction to contemporary writing, the influenc
William Boyd on writing Gabriel's Moon
Join Oliver Webb-Carter as he talks to William Boyd, the best-selling novelist, about his new book Gabriel's Moon. Gabriel Dax is a young man in sixties London who becomes drawn into the murky world of espionage. William and Oliver talk about why literary writers are drawn to writing spy novels. They talk about James Bond, and Graham Greene and the art of writing.
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Spymasters Books of the Year 2024
The inaugural Books of the Year from the Spymasters Podcast. Join your host Antonia Senior as she talks to three special guests about their books of the year.
Oliver Webb-Carter is the Editor of Aspects of History, and the host of our sister podcast, the Aspects of History podcast. https://aspectsofhistory.com/
Paul Burke is the host of the brilliant Crimetimefm podcast, and is writing an encyclo
Trump, Foreign Policy and Intelligence, with Michael Smith
Michael Smith, intelligence expert, talks to Oliver Webb-Carter, editor of Aspects of History, about Trump, Foreign Policy and Intelligence.
Michael talks about how the re-election of Trump will effect the special relationship between British and American intelligence services. Oliver and Michael discuss the prospects for the Middle East, Ukraine and more, under the new Trump administration.
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Putin's Spooks. Inside the FSB, with Dr Kevin Riehle
Kevin Riehle is the author of The Russian FSB, A Concise History of the Federal Security Service. Dr Riehle spent 30 years working for the US Government in various intelligence roles before switching to academia.
The Russian FSB is the first English history book to trace the rise of Putin's Security Service. We talk about Putin, corruption and succession. What place does the FSB have in Russian
From Spy to Writer, with IS Berry
Antonia Senior talks to IS Berry about her debut novel The Peacock and the Sparrow. It has garnered rave reviews, and has won the Edgar Award for best first novel. It's set in Bahrain during the Arab Spring, and follows the misadventures of disillusioned CIA officer Shane Collins.
IS Berry was in the CIA for six years, and she writes with thrilling authenticity about life as a spy. we talk about h
Spies, Istanbul and the 1930s, with Alec Marsh
In this episode of the Spymasters podcast, Antonia Senior talks to Alec Marsh, author of the Drabble and Harris series of historical thrillers. The talk ranges from Istanbul, to the peculiar atmosphere of the 1930s, espionage and beyond.
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To Catch a Spy. The Spycatcher Affair, with Tim Tate
The SpyMasters podcasts interviews all the best writers about spying: fact and fiction, historical and contemporary.
In this episode, Antonia Senior talks to the brilliant journalist, writer and documentary maker Tim Tate about the Spycatcher Affair. We talk about the culture of secrecy at MI5, about Thatcher's involvement, about Peter Wright, the molecatcher turned whistleblower.
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Midnight in Vienna, with Jane Thynne
Antonia Senior talks to acclaimed novelist Jane Thynne about her new book Midnight in Vienna. Set in London and Vienna in 1938 it follows a young unemployed English tutor called Stella Fry and a disgraced MI5 watcher called Harry Fox, as they unite to investigate the murder of a celebrated detective novelist.
We talk Nazis, the parallels between the 1930s and the present day, and, of course spies
Spycraft. Tricks and tools of the dangerous trade from Elizabeth 1 to the Restoration. With Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman
Antonia Senior interviews Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman about their fascinating new book Spycraft. What did it mean to be a spy in Early Modern England? What tips and tricks of the trade were employed against England's enemies?
And who was the mysterious 'Q' of the Elizabethan spy trade?
We talk secret ink, cyphers, and much more
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Honour Among Spies, with Merle Nygate
Spymasters meets Merle Nygate, the author of Honour Among Spies. The second in Merle's books about Eli Amiram, Mossad's top spy runner, it was a Times thriller of the month. Eli is now chief of Mossad's London operation. He needs an audacious coup to cement his position.
Merle and your host, Antonia Senior talk fiction, Mossad and the challenges to writing.
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The CIA. An Imperial History. With Hugh Wilford
Hugh Wilford joins SpyMasters to talk about his brilliant new book: The CIA, An Imperial History. Hugh is Professor of United States History at California State University, and a leading expert on the history of the CIA.
His new book is a groundbreaking study of the history of the world's most famous intelligence agency. The book places the history of the CIA into a global context, in which the C
Read spies; Watch spies. With Oliver Webb-Carter, Editor, Aspects of History.
Oliver Webb-Carter, the editor of Aspects of History, picks his top 5 books and his top 3 films about espionage. Some left-field options here from Oliver! Let us know what you think on X @spymasters
We talk about the new SpyMasters anthology of top spy writing.
And Ollie's picks:
RISE and Kill First, Ronan Bergman. Buy.
Operation Chiffon, Peter Taylor. Buy
The Sympathiser, Viet Thanh Nguyen Buy
Intelligence and the Holocaust, with Roger Moorhouse
In this episode, we talk to Roger Moorhouse, the acclaimed historian of Central and Eastern Europe. Roger's new book, The Forgers, is the fascinating story of how a group of Polish diplomats sought to save Jewish victims of the Holocaust by issuing false passports.
Roger's book also covers the subject of espionage and the holocaust, and how the brave agents of Polish intelligence sought to bring n
Every Spy a Traitor, with Alex Gerlis
Top Spy novelist Alex gerlis joins Antonia Senior to talk about his new book, Every Spy a Traitor. The first in a new series, it follows the adventures of two British men who end up working for the NVKD in the run up to WW2.
We talk about the 1930s, the mindset of spies, and the perils of intricate, multi-book plots.
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Writing Spy Fiction, with Thomas Waugh
Top spy novelist Thomas Waugh talks to Antonia Senior about his trilogy featuring the reluctant spy Daniel Ambler. We talk Putin, oligarchs, publishing and more.....
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SPIES: The Brave New World, with Calder Walton
In the second of an epic two-part series about the espionage wars between East and West, top intelligence historian Calder Walton talks Putin, disinformation and the decline of the Soviet Union. We talk about how Putin, the former KGB officer, turned his former service into a private mafia army. We turn to the threat from China, whose intelligence gathering operation against the West is on a scale
SPIES: The epic intelligence war between East and West, with Calder Walton
The first of two episodes with Dr Calder Walton. This one looks at the development of the intelligence war between the West and the Soviet Union from 1917, follows the story through the fulcrum period of the Second World War and pushes on into the intense espionage games of the Cold War.
Based at Harvard's Kennedy Business School, Calder Walton is one of the world's leading experts on intelligence
The Cuban Missile Crisis, with Michael Smith
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Classified! With Nigel West
What was it like to meet Anthony Blunt? How did the British Security Service try to stop Nigel West uncovering its secrets? And what qualities do you need to spend your career delving into the murky, shifting waters of intelligence?
Join Antonia Senior as she quizzes Nigel West about a lifetime writing about intelligence, and his brilliant memoir: Classified!: The Adventures of a Molehunter.
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Roman Spies with Peter Tonkin
How did August revolutionise Roman intelligence? How connected was Caesar? What intelligence failures dogged the Roman republic?
All these questions answered and more by top novelist, Peter Tonkin.
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Alchemy: Spies, magic and the Elizabethan world. With SJ Parris
Was SJ Parris's protagonist, Giordano Bruno, really a spy? What was his relationship with top Elizabethan spymaster Francis Walsingham?
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Conflict and Military Intelligence with General David Petraeus
Former Director of the CIA, General David Petraeus, joins to talk about his book, Conflict, and the evolution of military intelligence. We talk about Iraq, Putin, Weapons of Mass destruction and AI.
General Petraeus Links:
Conflict: A Military History of the Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.
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Edith Cavell: Nurse, Spy, Heroine. With Dr Helen Fry
Dr Helen Fry, bestselling intelligence historian, joins us to talk about Edith Cavell, the famous World War One nurse and spy. Was she an intelligence agent for the British? What happened to Edith? We discuss the remarkable courage of a true heroine, and the wider story of women's role in intelligence.
Dr Helen Fry's links: https://www.helen-fry.com/
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Moscow X with David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst turned bestselling writer David McCloskey joins to talk about his new novel. We talk about storytelling, the nature of modern espionage and how David made the leap from the CIA to novelist.
David McCloskey Links
Moscow X
Damascus Station
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Antonia on X
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Introducing....The SpyMasters Podcast
The podcast on espionage that brings you in from the cold. Episode One released Feb 1st with ex CIA office and bestselling novelist David McCloskey, author of Damascus Station and Moscow X.
SpyMasters is a new podcast from the team at Aspects of History. Every fortnight we will cover a story from the shadow lands of espionage. Fact and fiction, historical and contemporary, we will be talking to th
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