The Irregulars

Following her extraordinary, bestselling, and much-acclaimed accounts of the most guarded secrets of the Second World War, here is a rollicking true story of spies, politicians, journalists, and intrigue in the highest circles of Washington during the tumultuous days of World War II.When Roald Dahl, a dashing young wounded RAF pilot, took up his post at the British Embassy in 1942, his assignment was to use his good looks, wit, and considerable charm to gain access to the most powerful figures in American political life. Better than any spy fiction, The Irregulars is a fascinating, lively account of deceit, double dealing, and moral ambiguity--all in the name of victory. Richly detailed and carefully researched, Conant's masterful narrative is based on never-before-seen wartime letters, diaries, and interviews.

Author: Jennet Conant
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/08/2009
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.58w x 1.02d
ISBN13: 9780743294591
ISBN10: 0743294599
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
- History | United States | 20th Century
- History | Europe | Great Britain | General

About the Author
Jennet Conant is a journalist who has written profiles for Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, Newsweek, and The New York Times. She is the author of the bestselling Tuxedo Park and 109 East Palace. Conant lives in New York City and Sag Harbor, New York, with her husband and son.

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