CWD Deputy Director Thomas Mills recently took part in Litfest, Lancaster’s annual literature festival.

On 23 March 2023, Dr Mills joined renowned journalist and author Peter Taylor in conversation to mark the publication of Operation Chiffon: The Secret Story of MI5 and MI6 and the Road to Peace in Ireland, published by Bloomsbury.

Peter Taylor’s book tells the fascinating story of how members of the British intelligence services played a vital role in brining about the ceasefire that eventually led to the Good Friday Agreement concerning the conflict in Northern Ireland.

A capacity audience listened to Dr Mills and Peter Taylor discuss the main themes of the book and Peter’s experience of researching and writing it.

A video of the event can be viewed here.