Sidney Reilly
Did forged names and shifting stories craft the legend of 'Sidney Reilly'?
4.5 (19)
42 mins
Discover how Sidney Reilly, born Sigmund Rosenblum, used deception and charm to become a British spy legend. Explore how, from faking his origins to plotting against Lenin, Reilly left a trail of contradictions, secrets, and sabotage.
Ep 1:
Why Was Sidney Reilly Hiding His True Identity?
Ep 2:
How Did Sidney Reilly Get Involved With Espionage?
Ep 3:
How Did Sigmund Rosenblum Become Sidney Reilly?
Ep 4:
Was Sidney Reilly Britain's Top Spy Against the Bolsheviks?
Ep 5:
How Did Sidney Reilly Trigger the Open Conflict Between Britain and Russia?
Ep 6:
How Did Sidney Reilly Plan to Kidnap Lenin and Trotsky?
Ep 7:
What Secrets Did Sidney Reilly Leave Behind?
Ep 8:
How Much of Sidney Reilly’s Spy Story Is True?
Ep 9:
Did Sidney Reilly Pretend to Spy on German Warships Before World War 1?
Discussions (12)
Bartholomew
Level 3 · 9 mo agoMarried Pepita while still hitched? What a scumbag.
Earl
Level 2 · 9 mo agoReilly is transparently a fraud. He’s a malignant narcissist who invented a noble past to hide his heritage. The Ace of Spies legend is just ascended fanwank for a guy who botched his biggest mission.
Jeffrey
Level 6 · 9 mo agoHard agree. The Secret Service didn't exist in the 90s so his origin story is just pure fanfic.
