Nicholas Elliott was Philby's closest friend and fiercest defender. He had shielded Philby from suspicion for years, convinced that "one of their own" could never be a traitor.
Philby was a member of the "Cambridge Five," a notorious group of high-society Englishmen who spied for the KGB while holding top-level positions in British intelligence. A Spy Among Friends
It often references the famous E.M. Forster quote: "If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country" . Where to Watch & Read Book: Available at retailers like Amazon . Nicholas Elliott was Philby's closest friend and fiercest