Constance Kell
Author of A Secret Well Kept: The Untold Story of Sir Vernon Kell, Founder of MI5
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This book was written by the wife of Sir Vernon Kell who founded MI5. I really enjoyed reading about how MI5 came about and its function in both The Great War and the beginning of WWII. Its small start as a seemingly unimportant part of the War department made me wonder what was kept out of the book since at that time it was focused on German spies in Great Britain. What was still classified at the time the book was published. Especially since it was written in the 50's and they still had the Cold War going on. I really didn't care much about their lives leading up to his becoming the head of the agency, though it does help you understand why he was chosen. It was an interesting book and I will definitely be looking for more on this subject.… (more)
This book was written by the wife of Sir Vernon Kell who founded MI5. I really enjoyed reading about how MI5 came about and its function in both The Great War and the beginning of WWII. Its small start as a seemingly unimportant part of the War department made me wonder what was kept out of the book since at that time it was focused on German spies in Great Britain. What was still classified at the time the book was published. Especially since it was written in the 50's and they still had the Cold War going on. I really didn't care much about their lives leading up to his becoming the head of the agency, though it does help you understand why he was chosen. It was an interesting book and I will definitely be looking for more on this subject.… (more)
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Very intriguing read and interesting subject, although it seems to focus more on the couple than I was expecting. Still, a very good read, especially for those readers who love history, biographies, and real adventure/spy stories.
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