Stars and Spies

<p><strong>A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz, from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong>Written by two experts in their fields, <em>Stars and Spies</em> is the first history of the extraordinary connections between the intelligence services and show business.<br /><br />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 <em>Ancien R&eacute;gime</em> 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&eacute; and long-running TV series such as <em>The Americans</em>.</p>