british espionage books Archives - THIS GRANDPA BLOGS

Spy Catcher

October 25, 2023 AUTHOR / Autobiography / Banned Books / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Memoir / Nonfiction / Peter Wright / Politics / War

Spy Catcher Book Review: A Gripping Account of Cold War Espionage

Spy Catcher book review exploring Peter Wright’s gripping MI5 memoir, revealing Cold War espionage and Soviet infiltration.

Continue reading

Defend the Realm

September 4, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / British Literature / Christopher Andrew / Espionage / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Defend the Realm: A Comprehensive Look at MI5’s Authorized History

Defend the Realm offers an in-depth look at MI5’s history, revealing secrets of espionage, counter-terrorism, and national security.

Continue reading