The Forgotten Spy
The Forgotten Spy by Nick Barratt, published by Blink in 2015, presents an exploration of espionage through the lens of Barratt’s great uncle, Ernest Holloway Oldham. This 288-page book delves into the intricate world of the British and Russian secret services, revealing the complexities of agents and double agents during a time rife with hidden agendas and covert operations.
Readers will find a detailed account of Oldham’s journey, beginning with his service in the British army during World War I and his subsequent role in the Communications Department of the UK Foreign Office. The narrative uncovers the depths of pre-Cold War espionage, highlighting the challenges and secrets faced by those involved in intelligence work. With themes of political intrigue and true crime woven throughout, this edition offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal era in the history of espionage.
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In this gripping book, Nick Barratt delves into the murky waters of the British and Russian secret service. Tracing the story of his great uncle Ernest Holloway Oldham–known as ARNO to his “friends” in the Russian secret service–we are taken on a journey through the dark secrets of agents, special agents and double agents, during a period of history when everyone had something to hide. After serving in the British army during World War I, Ernest was drafted into the Communications Department of the UK Foreign Office, where he was charged with delivering encrypted messages to embassies and consulates around the world. Over the course of the next decade or so, Ernest was drawn deeper and deeper into the paranoid underworld of pre-Cold War espionage and into a double-life that became the darkest of secrets.
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