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Red Dusk and the Morrow: Adventures and Investigation in Soviet Russia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Red Dusk and the Morrow: Adventures and Investigation in Soviet Russia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul Dukes
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:226
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreMemoirs
ISBN/Barcode 9781849542180
ClassificationsDewey:327.1241047092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Biteback Publishing
Imprint Biteback Publishing
Publication Date 8 May 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Paul Dukes was sent into Russia in 1918, shortly after the Bolshevik Revolution. His role was to keep the British spy networks in place during the 'Red Terror', when the Cheka secret police were killing large numbers of opponents of the communist regime. Dukes operated under a variety of covers, the most daring of which was as a member of the Cheka itself. On his return the British government publicised his role to prove their case against the Bolsheviks, knighting him publicly and awarding him the Victoria Cross. His memoirs of his time in Russia, originally published in 1922 and out of print for some time, Red Dusk and the Morrow combines high adventure with tales of extraordinary cruelty from the dawn of the Soviet era.

Author Biography

Paul Dukes was a British writer and MI6 officer. He was knighted by King George V who called Dukes the 'greatest of all soldiers'. He remains the only man ever knighted for spying.