A review by shahrun
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies by Ben Macintyre

4.0

This book covered such a complex subject. It provides an eye opening delve into WWII espionage. This side of the war (German spies at work in British soil) is not one I’ve not come across before. It makes sense though, as we got many spy’s into Europe. I can’t believe the believe the niaevity of what the Germans expected their UK team to find out about. I also can’t believe the British really found all the German spys. There were so many players (even though I appreciate that author tried to focus on the top 5) that I found it difficult to follow and keep a track of everybody. I got the best sense out of last 2 chapters, where all the players and their schemes finally connected. It’s almost too incredible to be true. I just loved Pujo!!! What ever happened to Johnny?! Feel a bit cheated we didn’t find out. Also pooor Babs. Her shitty and callous treatment by the British really offended me. The photo collection was rather random. Why we need so many picture of the same thing? Love to read more by this author now I have this foundation to build up from.