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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. SNOW is the codename assigned to Arthur Owens, one of the most remarkable British spies of the Second World War. This 'typical Welsh underfed type' became the first of the great double-cross agents who were to play a major part in Britain's victory over the Germans. When the stakes could not have been higher, MI5 sought to build a double-cross system based on the shifting loyalties of a duplicitous, philandering and vain anti-hero who was boastful and brave, reckless and calculating, ruthless and mercenary.but patriotic. Or was he? Based on recently declassified files and meticulous research, Snow reveals for the first time the truth about an extraordinary man. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if somewhat edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xiii, 224 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Arthur Graham Owens 1899-1957. World War, 1939-1945 Secret service Great Britain Biography. Spies Great Britain Biography. World War, 1939-1945 Military intelligence Great Britain. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket.

Zustand: Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 272 pages. ex-library book, SNOW is the codename assigned to Arthur Owens, the most important British d ouble agent in the early years of the Second World War. Described by Mi5 as a ty pical underfed Cardiff he type became the first of the great double-cross agents who were to play a major part in Britain's victory over the Germans. When the s takes could not have been higher, MI5 sought to build a double-cross system base d on the shifting loyalties of a duplicitous, philandering and vain anti-hero wh o was boastful and brave, reckless and calculating, ruthless and mercenary. bu t patriotic. Or was he?Based on hundreds of secret Mi5 files, meticulous research and for the first time, the testimony of his family. Snow reveals the t ruth about an extraordinary man whose messages were used to make the first break through in the german Enigma codes at Bletchley Park and whose daughter went on to become a Hollywood film star.About the AuthorsNigel West is an author specializing in security, intelligence, the secret service, and espionag e.Madoc Roberts is a director, producer, and film editor.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Undated hardback edition with no jacket. In overall good used condition with minor signs of age, handling and storage - red cloth boards slightly faded. Internally clean. Binding overall tight - gutter strained in a couple of places; no annotations or inscriptions - ffep upper rh corner clipped; toning to page-ends but text and colour frontis bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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