My silent war cover

My silent war

by Kim Philby

In the annals of espionage, one name towers above all others: that of H A R 'Kim' Philby, the ringleader of the legendary Cambridge spies. He was one of history's most successful spy. This title introduces a fresh archetype in fiction: the unrepentant spy.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?