Disguise or just keeping warm? Winter by Wencelas Hollar

Disguise in the 17th century – eyebrow wig anyone?

Disguise is an essential tool in espionage. However I still remember the roar of laughter from fellow cinema goers when Tom Cruise peeled off his latex face in Mission: Really Impossible – No We Mean It This Time. Given I’m writing a book about seventeenth century spies, latex is off the menu. I did find some absolute gems though […]