The narrative begins in 1963 when it is finally confirmed that Kim Philby, a charming and senior intelligence officer, has been a Soviet double agent for nearly three decades.
It examines how personal affection can blind even the most professional observers. A Spy Among Friends
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. The narrative begins in 1963 when it is