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The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington

2001

Now in paperback, and 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 th…

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TIL Roald Dahl (author of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’)was a real life James Bond who seduced women to gain intelligence during WWII.(r/todayilearned)

Dahl’s grandson here, can sort of confirm.

There’s a book about it called “The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Washington” which came out a couple of years ago, has a couple of inaccuracies but is quite fun.

This is a great time to publish this on reddit as Roald Dahl Day was last Friday! Feel free to AMA as well.

EDIT: Plan is to do an IAMA with one of my aunts when I get a chance soon enough, be ready reddit.

EDIT 2: Current Plan is Christmas

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Jennet Conant
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Simon & Schuster
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