Larissa Swirski
Larissa Swirski | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1910 |
| Died | 13 May 1977 (aged 66–67) Seville, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish, Russian |
| Spouse | Manuel Romero Hume |
| Children | Liana Romero Swirski |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | Germany United Kingdom |
| Service branch | Intelligence Service (MI6) |
| Service years | 1943–1945 |
| Codename | Queen of Hearts |
| Nickname | Mata Hari of the South |
Larissa Swirski (1910 – 13 May 1977), spelled as Swirsky in some media, was a Ukrainian photographer and double-agent spy, known as the Mata Hari of the South and the Queen of Hearts, who helped defeat the Nazis during World War II. Ian Fleming's inspiration for his James Bond character Vesper Lynd was inspired by her.