Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary
courage and sheer audacity. He was a master spy, a brilliant con man, a
charmer, and a cad who lived on his wits and thrived on danger, using
women shamelessly and killing where necessary--and unnecessary. Sidney
Reilly is one of the most fascinating spies of the 20th century, yet he
remains one of the most enigmatic. Introducing new evidence gathered
from an extraordinary range of sources, Andrew Cook tells the full story
of Sidney Reilly's life. He proves conclusively who Reilly was, where he
came from, and the truth behind his most daring exploits.