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Discover the thrilling life of Ursula Kuczynski Burton, famously known as 'Agent Sonya,' in this captivating biography. As a renowned spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker, and secret agent, Ursula's remarkable journey has remained untold—until now. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous 20th century, this compelling narrative reveals the extraordinary experiences of a woman who fought against the rising tide of Nazism. Born into a German Jewish family, Ursula’s lifelong opposition to fascism led her to embrace communism, driven by the ideal of a just and peaceful society.
Agent Sonya embarked on some of the most perilous espionage missions imaginable, from masterminding an assassination plot against Hitler in Switzerland to spying on Japanese forces in Manchuria. Her daring exploits included the audacious theft of atomic secrets from Britain to aid the Soviet Union in preventing nuclear warfare. With gripping prose and meticulously researched details, Ben Macintyre, Britain's leading historian, brings to life Ursula's exploits that altered the course of history.
This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2021, features 400 pages filled with intrigue, courage, and sacrifice. Perfect for readers interested in history, espionage, and captivating true stories, Agent Sonya is a must-have for your collection. Enjoy fast delivery when you order this remarkable book today, and dive into the extraordinary world of espionage that will keep you at the edge of your seat!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241986950
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Ursula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told - until now.
Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society.
From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century.
In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast-paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history . . .
Agent Sonya embarked on some of the most perilous espionage missions imaginable, from masterminding an assassination plot against Hitler in Switzerland to spying on Japanese forces in Manchuria. Her daring exploits included the audacious theft of atomic secrets from Britain to aid the Soviet Union in preventing nuclear warfare. With gripping prose and meticulously researched details, Ben Macintyre, Britain's leading historian, brings to life Ursula's exploits that altered the course of history.
This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2021, features 400 pages filled with intrigue, courage, and sacrifice. Perfect for readers interested in history, espionage, and captivating true stories, Agent Sonya is a must-have for your collection. Enjoy fast delivery when you order this remarkable book today, and dive into the extraordinary world of espionage that will keep you at the edge of your seat!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241986950
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Ursula Kuczynski Burton was a spymaster, saboteur, bomb-maker and secret agent. Codenamed 'Agent Sonya', her story has never been told - until now.
Born to a German Jewish family, as Ursula grew, so did the Nazis' power. As a fanatical opponent of the fascism that ravaged her homeland, Ursula was drawn to communism as a young woman, motivated by the promise of a fair and peaceful society.
From planning an assassination attempt on Hitler in Switzerland, to spying on the Japanese in Manchuria, to preventing nuclear war (or so she believed) by stealing the science of atomic weaponry from Britain to give to Moscow, Ursula conducted some of the most dangerous espionage operations of the twentieth century.
In Agent Sonya, Britain's most acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre delivers an exhilarating tale that's as fast-paced as any fiction. It is the incredible story of one spy's life, a life that would alter the course of history . . .