The Spy and the Devil, 9781789468687
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MI6’s forgotten spy infiltrated Hitler’s inner circle to stop war.
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The Spy and the Devil

the untold story of the mi6 agent who penetrated hitler’s inner circle

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    448 pages

  • Release Date

    26 August 2025

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Summary

The Unsung Spy: MI6’s Secret Weapon in Nazi Germany

The forgotten tale of MI6’s top spy in Nazi Germany and his bid to stop the Second World War. In the world of espionage, where the accounts of renowned spies often dominate the narrative, this is a rare gem - an untold story of a completely unknown spy.

Baron William de Ropp, a Baltic German aristocrat, wasn’t just any ordinary spy; he was MI6’s top-secret agent in Nazi Germany from 1931 to 1939, managing to escape Berlin j…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781789468687
ISBN-10:178946868X
Author:Tim Willasey-Wilsey
Publisher:John Blake Publishing Ltd
Imprint:John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:26 August 2025
Weight:582g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
About The Author

Tim Willasey-Wilsey

Tim Willasey-Wilsey, CMG, is Visiting Professor of War Studies at King’s College, London and Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United-Services Institute (RUSI). He served for twenty-seven years as a Foreign Office diplomat in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. He has published numerous articles and reviews for both the national press and academic institutions and think tanks.

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