The Margin of Evil (1937) by Simon Boxall
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Overview: It is the era of High-Stalinism, and through a series of flashbacks we are introduced to Georgii Radetzky. Recruited by the Bolsheviks he goes to work for the Cheka; we also find out, as the story unfolds, that once upon a time he was a loyal servant of the Tsar, and assistant to Russia`s greatest, unknown, detective Auguste Gerhardt.
Evoking all of the intrigue and haunting imagery of John LeCarre’s George Smiley books, Simon Boxall has created a taut, engrossing precursor to the spy novels of the latter-day Cold War. The historical characters are fascinatingly well-drawn, and the fictional characters magnetic and attractive. Because we know the consequences of their villainous conduct all too well, our familiarity with Stalin, Lenin, and their contemporaries makes this a truly compelling read, and Georgii Radetzky’s journey into the labyrinth of Moscow and environs is heart-stopping in its urgency. It’s a proverbial page-turner, thoroughly enjoyable, and well worth the time it takes to enjoy it. I hope this is just the first of a series, because I can’t wait for the next effort from this fantastic new author.
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
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