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Stepan Povin #2
A View from the Square
Stepan Povin, the KGB’s chief of foreign intelligence, is the West’s most prized intelligence agent. For years he has been passing secrets from the heart of the KGB. Now he wants out, and is seeking asylum in the West.
In exchange he has a stunning piece of information to offer: the Soviets are about to capture a sophisticated American spy plane that is so crucial to America’s defence she will risk nuclear war to keep its secrets safe…
A classic Cold War espionage novel, perfect for fans of Alan Furst, John le Carré and Martin Cruz Smith.
In exchange he has a stunning piece of information to offer: the Soviets are about to capture a sophisticated American spy plane that is so crucial to America’s defence she will risk nuclear war to keep its secrets safe…
A classic Cold War espionage novel, perfect for fans of Alan Furst, John le Carré and Martin Cruz Smith.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1983
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April 29, 2024
Nowhere as good as the first novel which was exceptional.
This book was slow, boring and didn't come across as plausible. Gone was the byzantine plot and complex charcaterization of the first novel.
Very average, perhaps below average espionage novel.
This book was slow, boring and didn't come across as plausible. Gone was the byzantine plot and complex charcaterization of the first novel.
Very average, perhaps below average espionage novel.
October 10, 2022
Twists and turns right up to the last page
July 14, 2023
Two stars only.
February 16, 2024
intensely great reading!
Russian Infrastructura is in turmoil. They’ve been very, very naughty and her Sons and Daughters are tearing each other apart in the throes of power games. Those more equal than others are at war with each other!
The fat deputy who is oh so bitter for the most trivial of reasons is doing everything he can to discredit his boss. All of the other cast members each have their own agendas & as usual, the peasants count for nothing!
This is top quality writing. The whole thing is so well done, every angle covered with perfection. I cannot recommend it highly enough and, keep an eye out for the ‘man who can’ with the ‘Red Seal!’.
Russian Infrastructura is in turmoil. They’ve been very, very naughty and her Sons and Daughters are tearing each other apart in the throes of power games. Those more equal than others are at war with each other!
The fat deputy who is oh so bitter for the most trivial of reasons is doing everything he can to discredit his boss. All of the other cast members each have their own agendas & as usual, the peasants count for nothing!
This is top quality writing. The whole thing is so well done, every angle covered with perfection. I cannot recommend it highly enough and, keep an eye out for the ‘man who can’ with the ‘Red Seal!’.
February 20, 2023
Plenty of tension, some really wicked characters too. Though lost my way nearing the end of the book of the authors writing ability there is no doubt as the previous books the the trilogy show research seems good though I know nothing about the KGB but it sounds knowledgeable. have now read the last in the series so it all makes sense. Then good prevails over all at the end, as after all the general wasn't the nicest of people.
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