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The Spy Who Came In Lecturer Monday, September 9 ~ 7:00 p.m. From the Cold Jonathan Nashel Professor of History LET'S by John Le Carré Indiana University South Bend TALK New York Times Bestseller ABOUT IT! In this spy novel classic, Alec Leamas is the head of British Intelligence in West and oversees the spy missions in East . When his last agent is killed crossing the border into Fall 2019 Second Mondays West Berlin, Leamas returns to London to explain the situation to his boss, Control. Leamas expects to be fired but instead Control gives him a new and complicated mission to bring down the head of or Tuesdays this fall East German intelligence.

Mata Hari's Last Dance Lecturer Monday, October 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. by Michelle Moran Judith Davis Professor Emerita of French & Humanities, Goshen College International Bestselling Author pies This historical novel balances fact and fiction to bring the famed world of Mata Hari to life. The year is 1917 and exotic dancer, courtesan, and possible spy, Mata Hari, sits in a cold Parisian cell facing either S freedom or execution. She has been charged with and is accused of sending thousands of French soldiers to their deaths. As she awaits her fate, Mata Hari tells the mesmerizing story of her life Heroes to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison. or Villians

A Spy Among Friends Tuesday, November 12 ~ 7:00 p.m. Explore the world of spies. Discover Lecturer by Ben Macintyre Professor of Political Science Steven Gerenscer the reality versus the fantasy and Indiana University South Bend New York Times Bestseller the influence of spies on major world This non-fictional account of Kim Philby, the greatest spy in history, reads like a novel. Philby, events. a brilliant and charming man who rose to head Britain’s counterintelligence during the Cold War, was

secretly working for the Soviets. And nobody thought he knew Philby like Nicholas Elliott, Philby’s best For each program, a guest lecturer gives a 45 minute friend and fellow officer. The two men had gone to the same schools, belonged to the same exclusive presentation. After a short break for refreshments, clubs, and grown close through the crucible of wartime intelligence work. But Philby was secretly there is a 30 - 45 minute small group discussion betraying his friend. Every word Elliott breathed to Philby was being transmitted back to Moscow. facilitated by leaders with questions provided by the guest lecturer. The entire group reassembles briefly for final

questions & comments. Liar, Temptress, Tuesday, December 10 ~ 7:00 p.m. Lecturer Soldier, Spy Adjunct Professor of English

by Karen Abbott Kyle Schlabach Goshen College Register & pick-up the first book New York Times Bestseller at Middlebury Community Abbott seamlessly weaves the true adventures of four heroines throughout the tumultuous years of the Civil War. There's Belle Boyd who after shooting a Union soldier in her home became a spy for the Public Library's front desk. Confederates, using her charms to seduce men on both sides. Emma Edmondson cut off her hair and Questions: call 574-825-5601 assumed the identity of a man to enlist as a Union private and infiltrate enemy lines. The beautiful widow, Visit www.mdy.lib.in.us for Rose O’Neale Greenhow, engaged in affairs with powerful Northern politicians to gather intelligence for more information the Confederacy. Elizabeth Van Lew, a wealthy Richmond abolitionist, orchestrated an espionage ring, right under the noses of suspicious rebel detectives.