Friends - A Spy Among

Philby was a member of the "Cambridge Five," a notorious group of high-society Englishmen who spied for the KGB while holding top-level positions in British intelligence.

It often references the famous E.M. Forster quote: "If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country" . Where to Watch & Read Book: Available at retailers like Amazon . A Spy Among Friends

The narrative begins in 1963 when it is finally confirmed that Kim Philby, a charming and senior intelligence officer, has been a Soviet double agent for nearly three decades. Philby was a member of the "Cambridge Five,"

When Philby is finally unmasked, Elliott is sent to Beirut to extract a confession. Shortly after, Philby defects to the USSR, leaving Elliott to face interrogation and the wreckage of a 30-year bond. Key Themes Where to Watch & Read Book: Available at