Andropov's Cuckoo

<p>In 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.</p><p>However 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.</p><p>As 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 <em>Andropov's Cuckoo</em> is a gripping story of sacrifice survival and the indomitable spirit of a woman torn between duty and her heart.</p><p></p>