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Honeytrap - Anthony Summers
Honeytrap - Anthony Summers
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Honeytrap by Anthony Summers and Stephen Dorril is a gripping investigative nonfiction book (first published in 1987) that revisits the infamous 1963 Profumo Affair, one of the most scandalous political episodes in modern British history .
Summers and Dorril peel back official narratives to reveal the tangled web of sex, espionage, and political intrigue behind the headlines. Central to the story are John Profumo (then UK Defence Minister), Christine Keeler (the young model), and Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov—whose overlapping relationships triggered a national crisis. The authors expose how MI5 allegedly used seduction as a tool to manipulate or spy, and probe deeper allegations suggesting the mysterious osteopath Stephen Ward—who facilitated these connections—may have been more than just a scapegoat
What makes Honeytrap stand out is its meticulous research and layered storytelling: the authors revisit declassified documents, unearth fresh testimony, and situate the scandal against the broader canvas of Cold War fears and political maneuvering. One reviewer described the book as “a valuable piece of history,” compellingly written



