Stars and Spies

<p><b>A vastly entertaining and unique history of the interaction between spying and showbiz from the Elizabethan age to the Cold War and beyond.</b><br><br><b>'A treasure trove of human ingenuity' <i>The Times</i><br></b><br>Written by two experts in their fields <i>Stars and Spies</i> 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 <i>Ancien R&#233;gime</i> 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&#233; and long-running TV series such as <i>The Americans</i>.<br><br><b>'Thoroughly entertaining' <i>Spectator</i></b><br><br><b>'Perfect...read as you settle into James Bond on Christmas afternoon.' <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b></p>