The Spy and the Devil - The untold story of the MI6 agent who penetrated Hitler’s inner circle

The forgotten tale of MI6's top spy in Nazi Germany and his bid to stop the Second World War. In the world of espionage, where the accounts of renowned spies often dominate the narrative, this is a rare gem - an untold story of a completely unknown spy.

About the author

Tim Willasey-Wilsey, CMG, is Visiting Professor of War Studies at King's College, London and Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United-Services Institute (RUSI). He served for twenty-seven years as a Foreign Office diplomat in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. He has published numerous articles and reviews for both the national press and academic institutions and think tanks.

Summary

The forgotten tale of MI6's top spy in Nazi Germany and his bid to stop the Second World War. In the world of espionage, where the accounts of renowned spies often dominate the narrative, this is a rare gem - an untold story of a completely unknown spy.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Willasey-Wilsey
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.09.2025
• EAN: 9781789468670
• ISBN: 978-1-78946-867-0
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 166 mm x 244 mm x 40 mm
• Weight: 710 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, Germany, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, Second World War, Espionage & secret services, Espionage and spy thriller, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General