{"product_id":"love-and-deception-philby-in-beirut","title":"Love and Deception: Philby in Beirut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLove \u0026amp; Deception is a brilliantly researched and revelatory book that tells the extraordinary story of how Eleanor fell in love with the kindest, most sensitive of men, Kim Philby, a Lebanon-based journalist who was under suspicion by the British and US intelligence services of having secretly signed up to help the Russians fight fascism in the 1930s. Despite his mysterious past, Eleanor adored and married Philby, who later begged her to defy his difficulties. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove \u0026amp; Deception: The Extraordinary Story of Eleanor \u0026amp; Kim Philby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Boyd's captivating book, \"Love \u0026amp; Deception,\" delves into the extraordinary tale of Eleanor and Kim Philby, two individuals whose lives intertwined in the espionage hotbed of 1950s Beirut. Eleanor, an accomplished and cultured American, falls deeply in love with Kim, a Lebanon-based journalist known for his kindness and sensitivity. However, little does Eleanor know that her husband, Kim, is a secret agent working for the Russians, secretly aiding them in their fight against fascism in the 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the Cold War intensifies, British and US intelligence services begin to suspect Kim Philby of treachery. Despite his mysterious past, Eleanor adores and marries him, standing by him through thick and thin. However, as the net closes in on Philby, he embarks on a desperate mission to save himself, even at the cost of betraying his loved ones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love \u0026amp; Deception\" offers a fresh perspective on the well-known story of Kim Philby. Through meticulous research, Hanning has uncovered previously unknown details and sheds light on the complex relationships between these individuals. The book explores themes of friendship, politics, love, and loyalty, providing a captivating and eye-opening narrative that will captivate spy buffs and history enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Boyd's writing is masterful, with compelling authority and great narrative drive. The characters are well-developed, and the reader is drawn into their emotional journey, empathizing with their struggles and triumphs. \"Love \u0026amp; Deception\" is a brilliant addition to the literature of espionage and a testament to the enduring power of love and loyalty in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 732g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 182 x 242 x 40 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472155955                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Hanning","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097555628282,"sku":"9781472155955","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/ad74f563069a895b90c3221e21131a1d_612a20a0-5712-43a5-8cf1-53d09ae894b4.jpg?v=1635479166","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/love-and-deception-philby-in-beirut","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}