Tag: spies

  • Interview with Larry Loftis Author of CODE NAME: LISE

    Interview with Larry Loftis Author of CODE NAME: LISE

    It still amazes me how generous history authors are with their time. I read CODE NAME: LISE (my review is here) a few months ago and absolutely loved it. The book is about Odette Sansom (or Hallowes or Churchill) who was World War II’s most highly decorated spy. Anything more starts to verge on spoilers,…

  • In the Enemy’s House by Howard Blum

    In the Enemy’s House by Howard Blum

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for In the Enemy’s House: Spying sounds exhausting. Quick synopsis: An espionage story about breaking Russian code after WWII in an attempt to stop the leaking of nuclear secrets. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Military recruiters lying their asses off! Who knew? Not a bunch of women during World War II…