Former MI5 operative Stella Rimington (born 1935) is best known for her unique brand of 'insider' spy fiction. Rimington's career as an author was established in controversial fashion when she published her memoirs on British counter-intelligence in 2001. In addition to her several fiction titles, Stella is recognised as an open & outspoken member of the Secret Service and has received an honorary Doctorate of Social Science by Nottingham Trent University for her support.
