{"product_id":"andropovs-cuckoo-9781068353888","title":"Andropov's Cuckoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Owen Jones\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Megan Publishing Services\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Megan Publishing Services\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Espionage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of the Soviet Union during the turbulent 1970's, Natalya Petrovna - code-named Youriko - is a brilliant Kazakh linguist whose striking resemblance to her Japanese friend, who works in a government position, sparks a daring, almost suicidal plan. Natalya is suddenly plucked from her quiet, provincial life and thrust into a world of espionage, assuming a false identity to infiltrate Japan's Foreign Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, when loyalty to her country clashes with her conscience, Natalya's life spirals into chaos. A disillusioned spy turned defector, she faces show trials, the brutal confines of a gulag, and a rôle she detests - running honey-trap operations in Soviet holiday resorts. Yet, amidst the darkness, she finds a glimmer of hope in an unlikely place: William, a British exchange student who awakens her yearning for freedom and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Natalya risks everything to flee the Iron Curtain, her journey becomes a breath-taking tale of daring escapes, international intrigue, and unwavering resilience. From the icy shadows of a gulag to the bright shores of freedom, \u003cem\u003eAndropov's Cuckoo\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping story of sacrifice, survival, and the indomitable spirit of a woman torn between duty and her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megan Publishing Services","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45410357149847,"sku":"9781068353888","price":1307.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781068353888.webp?v=1768583147","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/andropovs-cuckoo-9781068353888","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}