This is a spy thriller. Our spy isn’t the suave super hero of modern fiction, but a young woman who survives mostly on grit and determination. I found the story fascinating and compelling. Because it is based somewhat on a true story, it is also sad in that our heroine has so few good choices and such is often true in life.

Jone’s use of a dying elderly man as the narrator, works. The story flows well. I found it relevant to our times.

If you like historical fiction or realistic spy stories, Andropov’s Cuckoo is a must read.