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The Hidden History of a British Female Photographer Turned Soviet Agent

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Discover the captivating life of Edith Tudor Hart, a groundbreaking British photographer who transcended her artistic roots to become a Soviet agent during the tumultuous 1930s. This major new biography delves into her dual existence, revealing how her lens captured the vibrant essence of London while her covert activities intertwined with the infamous "Cambridge Five.
The Hidden History of a British Female Photographer Turned Soviet Agent

A black and white photo shows a woman with a camera and a man in a trench coat and hat, reflected in a mirror with "37%" written on it, in an urban setting.

A major new biography explores the life of Edith Tudor Hart, a pioneer photographer in 1930s London who became a Soviet secret agent and had a hand in the history of the notorious "Cambridge Five."

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