The Man with the Poison Gun: A Cold War Spy Story [Original retail ed.] 0465035906, 978-0465035908

In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets to the CIA, Sta

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English Pages 381 Year 6 Dec 2016

The Man with the Poison Gun: A Cold War Spy Story [Original retail ed.]
0465035906, 978-0465035908

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"A thrilling, well-researched tale of espionage that has all the spycraft hallmarks of a blockbuster movie." ---Kirkus

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