About the book
Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service, and becomes a full-time spymaster in Paris. As deputy director of a Paris network, Szara finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information. Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.
Editions of Dark Star
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375759994
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307483577
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736648868
Read an Excerpt
Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service, and becomes a full-time spymaster in Paris. As deputy director of a Paris network, Szara finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information. Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Star about?
Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already under way. André Szara, survivor of the Polish pogroms and the Russian civil wars and a foreign correspondent for Pravda, is co-opted by the NKVD, the Soviet secret intelligence service, and becomes a full-time spymaster in Paris. As deputy director of a Paris network, Szara finds his own star rising when he recruits an agent in Berlin who can supply crucial information. Dark Star captures not only the intrigue and danger of clandestine life but the day-to-day reality of what Soviet operatives call special work.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dark Star?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Espionage and spy thriller
Where can I read a sample of Dark Star?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375759994
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dark Star?
Alan Furst
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dark Star is available as paperback(ISBN 9780375759994) and ebook(ISBN 9780307483577) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736648868)
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