First published 2009
In a shadowy world of espionage, a brilliant historian is drawn into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a ruthless KGB agent. As they engage in a high-stakes battle of wits, neither man can anticipate the shocking final twist that will change the course of history. At its core, this is a gripping story about the power of the written word and the consequences of uncovering long-buried secrets.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 21st-century, espionage
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
312 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury