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  • Half-Life

  • The Divided Life of Bruno Pontecorvo, Physicist or Spy
  • By: Frank Close
  • Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
  • Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

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By: Frank Close
Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
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Summary

The memo landed on Kim Philby's desk in Washington, DC, in July 1950. Three months later Bruno Pontecorvo, a physicist at Harwell, Britain's atomic energy lab, disappeared without a trace. When he resurfaced six years later, he was on the other side of the Iron Curtain.
©2015 Frank Close (P)2015 Audible, Ltd
Politicians Science & Technology Imperialism War Espionage
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Critic reviews

“There is much about this tale that has the flavour of a Le Carre novel, with the additional advantage that it is all true.” ( Wall Street Journal)
“Frank Close brings a fresh perspective to the story… impressively researched” ( Guardian)
“Could have formed the basis of a Dick Francis-type action thriller, or a John le Carre spy story with added science… gives fascinating insight into the science behind the Iron Curtain… Close gives clear insight into the physics, without going into the kind of depth which might frighten non-scientists” ( Literary Review)

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Fascinating Story

it's amazing what truths can be found when one looks deeper into the facts! Well written and well supported with scientific insight. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to enjoy this book.

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