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In the remote Russian woods of Borodino, a mysterious establishment known as Mrs. Ivanova’s Charm School covertly trains young KGB agents under the tutelage of captured American POWs. The aim: to mold spies who can infiltrate the United States as model citizens. When an unsuspecting American tourist discovers the clandestine operation, he unwittingly triggers a CIA investigation that exposes a chilling vision of police-state violence and superpower betrayal.
Through intersecting perspectives of Soviet operatives, American captives, and the investigative agency, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the psychological complexities of espionage. The setting alternates between austere Soviet training grounds and the espionage-laden streets of American cities, providing a tense backdrop for the unfolding drama.
First publish date: February 1, 2000
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Nelson De Mille
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