First published 2003
Born on opposite sides of the Cold War, Ted and Sasha forge an unlikely friendship as students in 1960s Berlin. But their bond is tested through the treacherous world of espionage, and ultimately, the modern age of terror. As the past and present collide, the two men must confront the consequences of their choices and the true meaning of loyalty.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Alemania, Germany
Period: 1990-
Hardcover · London Hodder & Stoughton 2003.
Content warnings: violence