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The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing

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The Last Cambridge Spy is not just a fascinating, well-placed book about an interesting individual, but is also invites us to re-appraise the very idea of the 'Cambridge spy ring' -- Sir Dermot Turing
Chris Smith offer us a remarkable account of John Cairncross...he has captured him at last - a riveting read -- Professor Richard Aldrich

The Last Cambridge Spy

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    A Paperback / softback by Chris Smith

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 27 January 2022
      ISBN-13 9780750998604
      978-0750998604
      ISBN-10 0750998601
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      Biography Biography: adventurers and explorers History Cold wars and proxy conflicts Espionage and secret services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing

      Trade Review
      The Last Cambridge Spy is not just a fascinating, well-placed book about an interesting individual, but is also invites us to re-appraise the very idea of the 'Cambridge spy ring' -- Sir Dermot Turing
      Chris Smith offer us a remarkable account of John Cairncross...he has captured him at last - a riveting read -- Professor Richard Aldrich

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