Espionage: Fact and Fiction in Spy Novels

Do spy novels have anything to do with real espionage? And do spies from good spy novels make good spies? The other day, I ran across an article in the Huffington Post by a former CIA agent who discusses James Bond and Jason Bourne and the reality of spy work.

I love these movies and am fascinated by all things espionage related, so thought I’d go ask the question to our very own spy, Bernard Besson, the authorof the upcomingGreenland: The Thriller, formerly chief of staff of the French equiva...