{"product_id":"the-secrets-we-kept-1","title":"The Secrets We Kept","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1956. A celebrated Russian author is writing a book,\nDoctor Zhivago\n, which could spark dissent in the Soviet Union. The Soviets, afraid of its subversive power, ban it.\nBut in the rest of the world it’s fast becoming a sensation.\nIn Washington DC, the CIA is planning to use the book to tip the Cold War in its favour.\nTheir agents are not the usual spies, however. Two typists – the charming, experienced Sally and the talented novice Irina – are charged with the mission of a lifetime: to smuggle\nDoctor Zhivago\nback into Russia by any means necessary.\nIt will not be easy. There are people prepared to die for this book – and agents willing to kill for it. But they cannot fail – as this book has the power to change history.\nSold in twenty-five countries and poised to become a global literary sensation, Lara Prescott's dazzling first novel is a sweeping page turner and the most hotly anticipated debut of the year.\n________________\n‘A riveting story of secrets, forbidden passions and the dark arts of espionage. I couldn’t put it down!’\nLISA JEWELL\n'\nEnthralling... This is a rare page-turner with prose that's as wily as its plot.'\nVOGUE\n'A proto-feminist\nMad Men\ntransposed to the world of international espionage – mid-century style and intrigue set against real, indelible history.'\nENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY\n‘I loved this book. So vivid and engaging. A joy to read a story about spies that has lots of women in active roles.’\nCATHY RENTZENBRINK\n'All the\npre-publication hype is fully justified ...\nPrescott’s debut novel turns out to be a truly wonderful blend\nof historical romance, spy thriller and insights into the myriad aspects of love in troubled times… Loved it.'\nCRIME TIME\n‘A fascinating story, so cleverly told, of the long chain of people who helped to bring Pasternak’s masterpiece into the world. I gulped it down.’\nGILL HORNBY\n‘The insight into the workings of the CIA, the portrait of the 1950s and a threatened love affair in the West … make for riveting reading.’\nDAILY MAIL\n'Well-researched and cleverly constructed... An intriguing\nand little-known chapter of literary history is brought to life.'\nKIRKUS (starred review)\n'Triumphant ... This debut shines as spy story, publication thriller and historical romance with a twist.'\nPUBLISHERS WEEKLY\n'This captivating novel is so assured that it's hard to believe it's a debut - and very easy to see why there's huge buzz around it\n.\n'\nSUNDAY MIRROR\n________________\nEarly readers can't stop talking about\nThe Secrets We Kept:\n'\nI absolutely devoured it.\nTotally compelling,\nit made my heart swoop until the very last page\n.'\n'\nT\nhrilling\n, moving and\nutterly compelling\n– one of those rare books that makes you forget the outside world.'\n'\nThe Secrets We Kept\nis\na brilliant twist\non the traditional Cold War spy thriller. It's told through a cast of intelligent and\nintriguing women\nand is\nfull of secrets\n, glamour and love.'\n'\nI absolutely loved it\n, adored it even, and\nI can’t stop talking about\nThe Secrets We Kept\n'\n'\nThe Secrets We Kept\nis\nlike nothing else I’ve read before\n. The story is\nvivid and alluring\n, and one that will stay with you forever.'\n'\nThe Secrets We Kept\nreads like a high-stakes,\nMad Men\ninspired, spy thriller\n. Classy and glamorous, yet revealing and complex, it has a cast of\nspectacular characters\nand a truly emotional core.\nThis really is something special!\n'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitabay Jaipur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948786831583,"sku":"9781786331670_Kitabay Jaipur_63-B2","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0302\/6927\/6291\/files\/ad86070db2c472ac2eeb109e374bc223.jpg?v=1746600517","url":"https:\/\/kitabay.com\/products\/the-secrets-we-kept-1","provider":"Kitabay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}