Between Silk and Cyanide

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Set during World War II, the memoir explores Leo Marks' journey from a London bookshop to becoming a leading cryptographer for the Special Operations Executive. At just twenty-two, he revolutionized Allied codemaking and trained iconic agents like "the White Rabbit" and Violette Szabo. Marks combines his narrative flair and sharp wit to provide a unique perspective on the war, highlighting both the courage of individuals and the grim realities of conflict, making for a thrilling and poignant read.