| Title | Seventeen moments of spring |
|---|---|
| Original title | Семнадцать мгновений весны |
| Author | Julian Semyonov |
| Publication | Progress |
| Size | 394p |
| Language | ENG |
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| Topics |
Books adapted into a film or play Russian fiction--Espionage Russian fiction--Historical World War II (1939-1945)--Diplomatic history World War II (1939-1945)--Fiction |
| Notes | Seventeen Moments of Spring brings us the largely documentary story of Maxim Isaev, alias SS Standartenfuhrer Stirlitz, known as Justas to those in charge of Soviet Intelligence. He has access to top military and political secrets and ejoyed the confidence of Schellenberg, Martin Bormann and Himmler. The action of the novel is set in 1945, by which time Maxim Isaev has behind him many years' experience of harrowing intelligence work, involving a constant gamble with death. He is almost at the end of his tether, and is planning to leave the fray after successfully completing a mission from Center when he goes back into the enemy's lair once again, ready to face risks greater than ever, knowing that there he can best serve his people... [goodreads.com] |