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Violence
Some
Assassin thriller; period violence; moderate threat
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Adult romantic content; period relationships
Substance Use
None
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong psychological intensity; competing loyalties; political stakes; personal and political intertwined
What this book is about
On the eve of World War I, a Russian anarchist arrives in London with orders to assassinate a Russian prince whose alliance with Britain could decide the war. Ken Follett's The Man from St. Petersburg is a taut espionage thriller with his characteristic complex moral geometry and period atmosphere.
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