Looking forward to reading this! Fascinating to learn more about The Third Man as well. I watched it last month for the first time and really enjoyed the artistry of it, and the perfect setting, plus the history lesson
Really intrigued by everything you've laid out here, Kate. Your years in Vienna — or at least the weekends — sound divine. I don't know how I would have left!
In many regards the epicenter of classical music, where so many greats put pen to manuscript paper, Vienna has always fascinated me. Looking forward to reading your tale as it unfolds.
Very much looking forward to this, even more so after the introduction and background here. I've never been to Vienna, so this will all serve as a means for me to go there via the written word.
Quite fascinating that the film is still played three times a week even now!
Love this! Having lived in Vienna from 2000-2004, yes, of course, I have been to Burg Kino... MQ, Naschmarkt... I think Vienna is my favourite city. Looking forward to Marie's tale.
Kate, I'm really looking forward to this. I am a big fan of Daniel Silva's series featuring Gabriel Allon, and Vienna is one of the European cities that features prominently in those books. I am always intrigued by spy stories set in Europe and the intrigue and history present in those places. Thanks for this introduction.
Hugely absorbing as always.
Loved the references to The Third Man and watching the clip. Fabulous movie.
(I recommend Stella Rimington's autobiography "Open Secret" for anyone who hasn't read it.)
Fantastic read. Thank you!
Fascinating and intriguing! Having worked as an 'interpreter in Vienna' (briefly on several occasions) the title instantly caught my attention.
Looking forward to reading this! Fascinating to learn more about The Third Man as well. I watched it last month for the first time and really enjoyed the artistry of it, and the perfect setting, plus the history lesson
Strangely I had just watched The Third Man for the first time a couple of days before you sent this out! Loved reading this post, Kate.
Really looking forward to reading this, Kate! I'd be curious to know what similarities (if any) it's post-war era had with Berlin's. :)
Really intrigued by everything you've laid out here, Kate. Your years in Vienna — or at least the weekends — sound divine. I don't know how I would have left!
In many regards the epicenter of classical music, where so many greats put pen to manuscript paper, Vienna has always fascinated me. Looking forward to reading your tale as it unfolds.
"Or am I?" ;)
Very much looking forward to this, even more so after the introduction and background here. I've never been to Vienna, so this will all serve as a means for me to go there via the written word.
Quite fascinating that the film is still played three times a week even now!
Love this! Having lived in Vienna from 2000-2004, yes, of course, I have been to Burg Kino... MQ, Naschmarkt... I think Vienna is my favourite city. Looking forward to Marie's tale.
now that you mention kim philby, watch "the pigeon tunnel" - errol morris interviewed john le carre
Kate, I'm really looking forward to this. I am a big fan of Daniel Silva's series featuring Gabriel Allon, and Vienna is one of the European cities that features prominently in those books. I am always intrigued by spy stories set in Europe and the intrigue and history present in those places. Thanks for this introduction.