The Puppet Masters: How MI6 Masterminded Ireland’s Deepest State Crisis
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David Burke’s revealing book on Patrick Crinnion, a Garda officer and secret MI6 agent during the Troubles. Uncover a web of espionage in Irish and British politics featuring manhunts, intelligence leaks, and political intrigue. A gripping read for fans of historical espionage and Irish history.
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David Burke uncovers the clandestine activities of Patrick Crinnion, a Garda intelligence officer who secretly served MI6 during the early years of the Troubles. As the Garda Siochana launched a manhunt for the Chief-of-Staff of the IRA, Crinnion found himself playing a crucial role in the effort to track him down.
Before his disappearance, Crinnion's actions exposed a web of secrets including those of another British spy in the Irish police, damaging intelligence leaks, gunrunning by Irish politicians, and a cover-up related to the murder of a Garda.
Burke reveals MI6's shady dealings, from attempts to smear Irish politicians to plans for using criminals as assassins and the secret surveillance of a key IRA member.
Crinnion fled into exile. The Puppet Masters not only reveals what became of him but also provides an insightful look into a turbulent period marked by covert operations, betrayal, and the power struggle that shaped modern Irish history.
Additional information
| Weight | 701 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.8 × 12.9 cm |
| Book_author | Burke, David |
| Publisher | Mercier Press |
| Imprint | Mercier Press |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 320 |
| Language | English |
| Dewey | 327.12410417 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
