I took long to read this book, abandoned it the 1st time I tried and then came back to it later. And I'm glad I did! It's one of those stories that is skillfully plotted but it takes time to unfurl. At times I liked the slow pace, other times I found my attention wandering. This is not a high act...
MONDAY, 11.52 A.M. Special Branch report re: Tour of Russia (departure from Hay’s Wharf, London) 22 May 1938 The following is a list of passengers, all travelling on return tickets between London and Moscow, who left this port for St. Petersburg at 10.15 p.m. today sai...