Claire Malle’s documentary book “Espionage and Love” tells the story of one remarkable woman—an adventurous account of spy intrigue unfolding against the background of the greatest suffering Nazi Germany inflicted upon the peoples of Europe. The daughter of a Polish count and heir to a Jewish banking house, Kristina Granville (née Skarbek), became a legend of British intelligence. Her striking appearance and charm, sharp mind and sincere patriotism enabled her to play an important role in a number of major Allied operations in Poland and the Middle East.
Depending on one’s disposition, this book can be read either as a romantic adventure novel or as a serious historical study.