The story of MI5s transformation is fascinating. So, too is Rimingtons account of her rise in what was very definitely a mans world. GuardianThe eyeopening memoir from the first female DirectorGeneral of MI5Stella Rimington worked for MI5 between 1969 and 1996, one of the most turbulent and dramatic periods in global history. Working in all the main fields of the Services responsibilities countersubversion, counterespionage and counterterrorism she became successively Director of all three branches, and finally DirectorGeneral of MI5 in 1992.She was the first woman to hold the post and the first DirectorGeneral whose name was publicly announced on appointment. In Open Secret, she continues her work of opening up elements of the work of our security services to public scrutiny, revealing the surprising culture of MI5 and shedding light on some of the most fascinating events in 20th century history from the ultimate insider viewpoint.Stella Rimington is also the author of the novels At Risk and Secret Asset.

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