Flirting with danger : the mysterious life of Marguerite Harrison, socialite spy
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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Status
John & Judy Gay Library - Adult Biography
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Baltimore (Md.) -- Biography.
Biographies.
Espionage, American -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
Espionage, American -- Soviet Union -- History -- 20th century.
Harrison, Marguerite, -- 1878-1967.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
Journalists -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- Biography.
Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1917-1936.
Spies -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States. -- War Department. -- Military Intelligence Division -- History.
Women intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
Biographies.
Espionage, American -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
Espionage, American -- Soviet Union -- History -- 20th century.
Harrison, Marguerite, -- 1878-1967.
Intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
Journalists -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- Biography.
Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1917-1936.
Spies -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States. -- War Department. -- Military Intelligence Division -- History.
Women intelligence officers -- United States -- Biography.
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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2023].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-302) and index.
Description
"The true story of socialite spy Marguerite Harrison, who slipped behind enemy lines in Russia and Germany in the fraught period between the world wars Foreign correspondent. Author. Filmmaker. Spy. Marguerite Harrison was born into Gilded Age American privilege and launched a successful career as a culture writer for the Baltimore Sun as a young widow. But when America entered World War I, Harrison secretly applied for a position in intelligence. She was sent undercover into Germany after the armistice. With her society connections and gift for languages, Harrison delivered reports of mounting tensions and the growing power of the German right, and returned home an unsung heroine. Harrison next fought for an intelligence posting in the newly formed Soviet Union. Posing as a reporter sympathetic to the Communist cause, she entered the USSR and was soon caught and jailed as a spy. Set the terrifying task of becoming a double agent for the Soviets, she strove to remain loyal to America. In both places, Harrison saw the future --a second war with Germany, a cold war with the Soviets--and was little believed back home. Janet Wallach captures Harrison's daring and glamour in this stranger-than-fiction history of a socialite drawn to the impossible"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wallach, J. (2023). Flirting with danger: the mysterious life of Marguerite Harrison, socialite spy (First edition.). Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wallach, Janet, 1942-. 2023. Flirting With Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wallach, Janet, 1942-. Flirting With Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy Doubleday, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wallach, Janet. Flirting With Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy First edition., Doubleday, 2023.
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