Russian Roulette

Step into the thrilling world of espionage with Russian Roulette by Giles Milton, published by John Murray Press in 2014. This captivating narrative unfolds in 1917, during the tumultuous aftermath of the Russian Revolution. A diverse and eccentric group of British spies is covertly dispatched into the heart of newly Soviet Russia, tasked with a daring mission: to thwart Lenin's plans to undermine British rule in India and destabilize democracies across the West.

Led by the enigmatic Mansfield Cumming, these spies played a crucial role in the foundation of what we now know as MI6. With 416 pages of gripping storytelling, Russian Roulette offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history and the clandestine operations that shaped the future of international relations. Don’t miss this chance to explore a riveting tale of courage, intrigue, and the untold stories of espionage.