The spy and the devil : the untold story of the M16 agent who penetrated Hitler's inner circle
Willasey-Wilsey, Tim2025
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"In the world of espionage, where the accounts of renowned spies often dominate the narrative, this is a rare gem - an untold story of a completely unknown spy. Baron William de Ropp, a Baltic German aristocrat, wasn't just any ordinary spy; he was MI6's top secret agent in Nazi Germany from 1931 to 1939, managing to escape Berlin just before war broke out. This unsung hero had direct access to Adolf Hitler and an inside track on the Nazi regime. His reports, shrouded in secrecy, had the power to shape British policy toward Germany in a pivotal period of history. The Spy and the Devil is a riveting tale of espionage, intrigue, and the untold impact of one man's secret mission on the course of history. A journey into the shadows of Nazi Germany, where a forgotten British spy worked tirelessly to avert catastrophe, and discover the secrets that history almost left behind. Bill de Ropp's story has never been published in full before, adding an extra dimension to what is, by any standard, the account of a very remarkable man"-- Provided by publisher.
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Author:
Willasey-Wilsey, Tim, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Blink Publishing, an imprint of Bonnier Books, 2025.©2025
Collation:
xix, 428 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-398) and index.
ISBN:
9781789468687 (paperback)9781789468670 (hardback)
Dewey class:
327.12092B327.12
LC class:
UB271.G72
Language:
English
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Subject:
De Ropp, WilliamGreat Britain. MI6 -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain. MI6 -- BiographySpies -- Great Britain -- BiographyWorld War, 1939-1945Espionage, British -- Germany -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Germany -- History -- 20th centuryGermany -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryBiographies
BRN:
488042