Ron Drabkin, Author of "Beverly Hills Spy"

About this episode

Frank Lavin interviews Ron Drabkin about his book 'Beverly Hills Spy' and its historical context.

Frank Lavin talks with Ron Drabkin , Japan-hand, venture capitalist, and author of " Beverly Hills Spy, " one of the great spy stories of World War II and the inter-war years. In addition to the story of espionage and betrayal, Ron also shines a light on the historical context of World War I and 1920s Hollywood, leaving the reader with a rich cast of characters and a historical tapestry. In addition to his book, Ron also suggests reading Trent Hone's book about Chester Nimitz, " Mastering the Art of Command ."

People in this episode

Host: Frank Lavin

Guest: Ron Drabkin

Topics covered

• espionage
• World War II
• historical context
• Hollywood
• betrayal
• spy stories

Keywords

• Beverly Hills Spy
• Ron Drabkin
• espionage
• World War II
• Hollywood
• Chester Nimitz

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beverly Hills Spy, Mastering the Art of Command

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