Bruce Page Livres

Set against the backdrop of 1955 Paris, the narrative follows Bernard Cornfeld, who transforms his modest beginnings into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise by leveraging American expatriates and servicemen as sales agents and customers. With a catchy pitch, "Do you sincerely want to be rich?", Cornfeld's story illustrates a blend of ambition and clever marketing strategies. The book, crafted by an award-winning team from the London Sunday Times, offers a captivating exploration of American entrepreneurial spirit and the complexities of his business tactics.

A novelist wouldn't dare invent the story contained herein. That a son of the British establishment could, during a 30 year secret service career, be a Communist agent is too far-fetched for fiction. Here's the story of how Philby did it, of what he did & its consequences; of how he betrayed his country, service, friends & the class which nurtured, shaped & protected him.Authors' PrefaceIntroduction1. BeginningsThe man in Dzerzinsky SquareBoyhood of three spiesThe slave of GodThe Cambridge MarxistsCommitment in ViennaJoining the establishment2. PenetrationThe Spanish decorationThe phony warThe secret worldThe rise of Kim Philby3. ExploitationThe new enemyThe Volkov incidentThe priceless secretsThe Albanian subversion4. DownfallCrack-upGetawayThe secret trialA field agent?Philby's comebackEndgame in BeirutThrough the curtain