Charm School by Nelson DeMille

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Book name:	Charm School (2024)
Category:	Cold War
Author:	Nelson DeMille
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1988, midnight

In this gripping espionage thriller, an American naval officer stumbles upon a covert Soviet training facility known as "Charm School," where KGB agents are being schooled in American culture and language to infiltrate the United States as sleeper agents. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he teams up with a beautiful and determined Soviet dissident, and together they face the treacherous task of exposing the operation. Their mission becomes increasingly dangerous as they are pursued by the relentless and brutal KGB, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that could have far-reaching implications for the Cold War power balance. The 8922nd greatest book of all time

About the author

Nelson DeMille

8 books

Nelson Richard DeMille was born in New York City on August 23, 1943 to Huron and Antonia (Panzera) DeMille, then moved with his parents to Long Island. He graduated from Elmont Memorial High School, where he played football and ran track.

DeMille spent three years at Hofstra University, then joined the Army where he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Army (1966-69). He saw action in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry… Read more