Portland Spy Ring Part 2 (139)

<p>This is the 2nd episode with Trevor Barnes, the author of “Dead Doubles, a new book on the Portland Spy Ring, one of the most infamous espionage cases of the Cold War.</p><p>The story continues with the dramatic arrest of three of the KGB spies outside the Old Vic theatre in London and the discovery of   the amazing espionage career of the Krogers, the innocent-looking couple in suburbia…</p><p>We also talk about the revelation that the Portland spy ring was larger than thought and that at least two members escaped capture.<br/><br/>UK Fans can buy the book here &amp; support the podcast <a href='https://amzn.to/2Gp50gD'>https://amzn.to/2Gp50gD</a><br/>US Fans can buy the book here &amp; support the podcast <a href='https://amzn.to/3jHRpiy'>https://amzn.to/3jHRpiy</a></p><p>If you can spare it I’m asking listeners to contribute at least $3 USD per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.</p><p>Just go to <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/</a></p><p>I am delighted to welcome Trevor Barnes to our Cold War conversation…</p><p>There’s further information on this episode in our show notes,plus a book giveaway which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode139/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode139/</a></p><p>If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook or click here <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod</a></p><p>Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated </p><p>Hi there, a quick word from your host – <b>we won an award for Best Arts &amp; History podcast </b>at the QTT Media awards last w