The Spy Wore Red by Alinecountess Of Romanones

The Spy Wore Red by Alinecountess Of Romanones

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Summary

The story by Aline Griffith of her work for the United States as a wartime undercover agent in Madrid with a mission to uncover German spies. It combines both autobiographical and historical details.

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The Spy Wore Red by Alinecountess Of Romanones

An autobiography by Aline Griffith who recounts her work as an undercover agent for the United States in wartime Madrid. She begins her story in 1943 when at the age of 20 and working as a model, she was recruited into the American secret service, trained as a spy and sent to work as an agent in Madrid to uncover Himmler's spy. The author recounts her experiences of life in Spanish society and the problems which arose when security was breached, resulting in several attempts on her life. Whilst engaged in trying to uncover German spies she met many people and recounts her discoveries and adventures concerning these various characters. Aline, Countess of Romanones met the Count of Romanones in Madrid during the war. They married after the war and the Countess now divides her time between the United States and Spain.
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ISBN 13 9780747501121
ISBN 10 0747501122
Title The Spy Wore Red
Author Alinecountess Of Romanones
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1987-09-17
Number of pages 308
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.