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The story highlights how the British "old-boy network" allowed Philby to evade justice because his colleagues couldn't believe a well-bred Englishman would betray his country.

It often references the famous E.M. Forster quote: "If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country" . Where to Watch & Read Book: Available at retailers like Amazon .

Nicholas Elliott was Philby's closest friend and fiercest defender. He had shielded Philby from suspicion for years, convinced that "one of their own" could never be a traitor.


A Spy Among Friends