Agent M; The Lives and Spies of MI5's Maxwell Knight
New York: Public Affairs, 2017. First edition. First Printing. Hardcover. 354pp. 8vo. Quarter bound paper over boards, silver stamped spine. Book is a stated first edition with a complete number line with 1 in it. Book is unread, unmarled, unclipped, tight, bright, and the jacket has an archival protector. Slight bump to corner of the spine heel. Almost reads like a spy novel. Gift quality. Fine / fine. Item #0004398
ISBN: 9781610396844
From the blurb: "The fascinating, improbable true story of Maxwell Knight -- the great MI5 spymaster and inspiration for the James Bond character M.
Maxwell Knight was perhaps the greatest spymaster in history. He did more than anyone in his era to combat the rising threat of fascism in Britain during World War II, in spite of his own history inside this movement. He was also truly eccentric -- a thrice-married jazz aficionado who kept a menagerie of exotic pets -- and almost totally unqualified for espionage.
Drawing on a vast array of original sources, Agent M reveals not only the story of one of the world's greatest intelligence operators, but the sacrifices and courage required to confront fascism during a nation's darkest time."
Price: $30.00