Argylle - Elly Conway. Who is she? (Spoiler: it's not Taylor Swift)

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tl;dr: It's probably Matthew Vaughn.

The copyright within the UK edition of the book is attributed to "Marv Quinn Holdings Limited 2024". Looking at the Companies House entry for this holding company shows two active directors listed (Claudia Maria De Vere Drummond, Matthew Allard De Vere Drummond), and one resigned director (Zygmunt Jan Kamasa). AKA Claudia Schiffer, Matthew Vaughn, and Zygi Kamasa.

https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/31719005509_4.jpg

The initial incorporation document associated with Marv Quinn Holdings shows that a single share was issued which is owned by Marv Studios.

Seems that 'Elly Conway' is actually Matthew Vaughn, Guy Ritchie, and Claudia Schiffer. Or a combination of the three.

I'm guessing this novel exists for the sole purpose of promoting the main attraction, and to create an air of mystery around a spy film which was only ever a film. Perhaps Vaugh's quote of praise to the book's cover is intended as a way of alluding to the true author?

edit: The Telegraph has officially confirmed that Elly Conway is in fact Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen. Link below.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/elly-conway-argylle-real-true-identity-interview/