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This document is a book review of "Ace of Spies: Benny Morris: Sidney Reilly: Master Spy" by Joel Brenner. The book explores the mysterious life of Sidney Reilly, also known as the "Ace of Spies." Reilly was born in Odessa, a city with a diverse population including Orthodox Russian and Ukrainian Christians, Tatars, Moldovans, Greeks, Armenians, Germans, and a significant Jewish community. Reilly's life was filled with espionage, romance, and adventure, and he played a significant role in British intelligence during World War I. The book provides a concise and well-researched account of Reilly's life, separating fact from myth and highlighting the anti-Jewish sentiment of the time. [Extracted from the article] |