--- product_id: 7370764 title: "The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story" brand: "robert baerdayna baer" price: "VT5784" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7370764-the-company-we-keep-a-husband-and-wife-true-life store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story **Brand:** robert baerdayna baer **Price:** VT5784 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story by robert baerdayna baer - **How much does it cost?** VT5784 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7370764-the-company-we-keep-a-husband-and-wife-true-life) ## Best For - robert baerdayna baer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert baerdayna baer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qgL1mmVxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's hard on the family to be a spy *by L***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2011* The Company We Keep by Robert and Dayna Baer is not your usual book about the CIA. There is little policy analysis or debate about the CIA's role in a free society. It is the story of Dayna and Robert who, as CIA operatives, met and fell in love. Robert was already a senior operative when Dayna joined the CIA, so despite the subtitle "a husband and wife true life spy story" Robert and Dayna were not, for the most part, Mr. and Mrs. James Bond.Most chapters begin with a quote for a newspaper or government publication. These quotes help put the narrative in historical context. Without such introduction, the storyline would have been very haphazard. Even with these introductions, the storyline jumps a great deal. In most books, this would have been a fatal flaw, but neglecting to lead one chapter into the next, is not a critical short-coming in this work.Also at the beginning of each chapter is a notation whether the chapter is authored by Robert or Dayna. The reader is advised to play close attention to whether Robert or Dayna is writing. Until halfway through the book, this reviewer did not. This lead to confusion, as the chapters do not always alternate between husband and wife.Unlike the fictional James Bond, Robert and Dayna have family. He has children from a prior marriage. She has parents who missed their daughter as she traveled about the globe. Incidentally, Dayna shared some observations about her father that, if I had been her, I would have not made public.More than anything else, The Company We Keep shows what a strain being a CIA operative puts on marriage and family. (Robert and Dayna's marriage survived because they decided to leave the CIA). It also shows how female operatives need to expect, and be comfortable with, spending extended periods of time, often in close quarters, with their male co-workers.When I bought The Company We Keep, I was expecting more cloak and dagger, and less of Robert and I got an apartment in Beirut and then we moved to Colorado, etc. While unexpected, there is a happy family ending that is a wonderful story in itself.While the human interest angle is important, the actual spying takes up no more than a third of the book. Therefore, the most I can give The Company is a slightly generous four star rating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich stories *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022* I enjoyed seeing the personalities within the stories. I realize that as operatives, there are limitations to the amount of details. I enjoyed reading about some of the places and perspectives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very easy to read. *by T***W on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021* What is 'espionage fiction'? I was impressed with the honesty implied in their writing and the inclusion of a personal journey and event thoroughly enjoyed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7370764-the-company-we-keep-a-husband-and-wife-true-life](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7370764-the-company-we-keep-a-husband-and-wife-true-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*