An unparalleled insight into the personal life of Sir Vernon Kell, founder of MI5, from the one person with whom he was most intimate, his wife Lady Constance Kell.
Constance Kell was Sir Vernon Kell’s wife for over 40 years. Deeply devoted to him, she provided constant support to him in his life and work. A Secret Well Kept is her account of their fascinating and wonderful life together, written after his death in 1942. Constance died in 1971.
A charming piece of social history and a captivating addition to
the history of MI5. Loyal, resolute and undaunted, in a later era
[Constance] might herself have made an excellent MI5 officer.
*Stella Rimington*
You'll be swept along by the author's enthusiasm
*Tatler*
This book oozes authority but almost never made it into print. An
engaging story that is a captivating and important addition to the
history of MI5.
*Firetrench*
Wonderfully recounted in the laconic style of Edwardian England
*The Lady*
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