by Howard Blum
At the end of each day, when I re-read and then edited my pages, I was guided—and intimidated—by one constant thought: what would Claire think? Claire Wachtel, my editor at HarperCollins, is every writer’s dream—perceptive, demanding, and thorough. Working with her, having her edit my books, makes my work better. Jonathan Burnham, HarperCollins’s publisher, was also a very involved and hands-on presence throughout the entire process. He’s a smart, careful reader and an astute publisher. Also at HarperCollins, I benefited from Hannah Wood’s many kindnesses and shrewd judgments, and Kate D’Esmond and Leigh Rayner’s dogged attention.
Bob Bookman is a very untypical Hollywood agent. He’s erudite, well-read, and a true connoisseur. For decades I have enjoyed his friendship. He was also, once again, responsible for bringing this book to the attention to the people who are now working to make it into a movie. At Sony Pictures, both Hannah Minghella and Lauren Abrahams have been early and enthusiastic supporters of this book and the movie it will be. And Mark Gordon, working along with Sara Smith, has been a diligent and thoughtful producer.
Alan Hergott, who’s been my friend and attorney for years, and the tenacious Eric Brooks worked hard to make sure all the “i”s were properly dotted as the movie deal moved forward.
At Vanity Fair, both Graydon Carter and Dana Brown were early advocates of this book. I’m thankful for their many kindnesses.
And whenever I stepped away from my desk, I was fortunate to have many good friends I could turn to. My sister Marcy was always there for me, eager to offer advice, help, and a laugh or two. And I also counted on John Leventhal and Bruce Taub, buddies since our childhood basketball days; Susan and David Rich; Irene and Phil Werber; Sarah and Bill Rauch; Beth DeWoody; Ken Lipper; Pat and Bob Lusthaus; Bob Mitchell; Scott Silver; Betsey and Len Rappoport; Arline Mann and Bob Katz; Christopher Mason; and Claudie and Andrew Skonka.
My children—Tony, Anna, and Dani—fill me with pride. It’s exciting and a blessing to see them make their accomplished way in the world.
And for so many things, both large and small joys, I’m grateful to Daisy and Ivana.
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Altamira, Viscount Augustin, 140–141, 143, 144, 150, 151–152
Aruezza, Marquis Luis Villada, 171–175
Astor, Vincent
background, 264–265
intelligence work of, 265–269, 266
Avedillo, Viscount Don José de Yanguas Messia, 147–148
Beaverbrook, Lord, 109
recruits Betty for intelligence work, 108–110, 118
Beck, Joseph, 202
Lubienski and, 227–231
Lubienski reveals information about, to Betty, 201, 204–205
sends Lubienski Germany, 218–220
Bell, Walter, 268
Benoit, Charles, 371–375
Berle, Adolf, 429, 444
Bertrand-Vigne, George, 339
Biddle, Anthony J. Drexel Jr., 200
Biddle, Margaret, 199
Black Chamber. See under Poland
Blanding, Don, 59
Bletchley Park, 217
Italian navy codes and, 318
Vichy navy codes and, 424–425
British Security Coordination (BSC)
Betty and, 269, 285–289
FBI and, 261, 263–264, 289
Italian navy codes and, 300–321
Italian navy plans in US and, 321–328
Lend Lease and, 261–262, 295–298
Roosevelt as supporter of, 264
see also Vichy French embassy entries
Brousse, Catherine (Kay), 341, 350, 355
discovers Betty’s affair with Brousse, 447–448
interned at Hotel Hershey, 441–443, 446
plans to travel to France with “daughter” and Brousse, 432–436
Brousse, Charles Emmanuel, 4, 341, 344
Betty and Hyde and, 5, 21, 25, 27–28
Betty’s relationship with her father and, 57
death of, 465
engagement and marriage to Betty, 6–8, 449–450, 464
in France with Betty after war, 3–8, 7, 25–27, 26, 451–456, 456, 463–465