Never Go to the Post Office Alone

Kevin Danaher, a foreign correspondent in Moscow, sends a fax to his newspaper in New York in 1989. Fate throws him onto the stage of world history, as the Soviet Union collapses and the Berlin Wall falls. Stelios Kouloglou blends fact and fiction in this compelling political thriller.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Aiora Press

Great historical events are never anonymous; they sweep anyone in their path into the fray. Kevin Danaher, a foreign correspondent in Moscow, will discover exactly that as he queues at the city's central post office one morning in 1989, waiting to send a fax to his newspaper in New York. How could he know that the beautiful East German woman standing in front of him was the means chosen by fate to throw him onto the stage of world history? With the Soviet Union collapsing and the Berlin Wall about to fall, this moment of history would change the world, and Kevin's life, forever.

Stelios Kouloglou, himself a correspondent in Moscow at the time, blends fact and fiction in this compelling political thriller, as he guides us through the human side of history.

Kevin is a young and ambitious journalist who has just landed a job at a prestigious newspaper in New York. He is excited to start his new career and is eager to prove himself to his colleagues and his boss. However, his first assignment in Moscow is not what he expected. He is sent to cover the fall of the Berlin Wall, a momentous event that is being watched by the world.

As he waits in line at the post office, Kevin notices a woman standing in front of him. She is beautiful, with long, dark hair and a warm smile. He can't help but stare at her, and she seems to return his gaze. Suddenly, the line moves forward, and Kevin is able to send his fax. As he walks away, he can't shake the feeling that he has just met someone special.

Over the next few days, Kevin continues to see the woman at the post office. He tries to strike up a conversation with her, but she is always busy and seems to avoid him. He is frustrated, but he can't help but be drawn to her.

One day, Kevin receives a call from his editor. He has been assigned to cover a political summit in Moscow, and he needs to be there as soon as possible. Kevin is excited about the opportunity, but he is also worried about leaving the woman behind. He knows that he has only a short time to make a decision.

Kevin decides to go to the summit, but he can't shake the feeling that he is leaving something important behind. He returns to the post office, hoping to find the woman. He is surprised to see that she is not there, but he finds a note on the wall. It is from her, thanking him for his kindness and telling him that she has to leave Moscow.

Kevin is heartbroken. He knows that he has lost something special, and he can't stop thinking about her. He decides to follow her, hoping to find out where she is going and why she is leaving. He follows her to a small town outside of Moscow, where he finds her living in a modest apartment.

Kevin is hesitant to approach her, but he can't resist the urge to talk to her. He introduces himself and asks her about her life. She is surprised to see him, but she is also friendly and welcoming. She tells him that she is a political activist who has been working to overthrow the communist government in East Germany. She has been planning to escape to the West for years, but she has been afraid to take the risk.

Kevin is fascinated by her story, and he decides to help her. He offers to help her escape to the West, and she agrees. They plan to travel together, using a fake passport and a false identity. They are careful to avoid detection, but they are also aware that they are taking a huge risk.

As they travel through Europe, Kevin and the woman face many challenges. They are constantly on the run, and they are always looking over their shoulders. They are also dealing with the emotional toll of their journey. They are both grieving the loss of their homes and their families, and they are struggling to come to terms with the new reality that they are living in.

Despite the challenges, Kevin and the woman continue to travel together. They are determined to reach the West, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get there. They are also growing closer to each other, as they share their experiences and their struggles.

Finally, they reach the West, and Kevin is able to help the woman to establish a new life. She is grateful to him for his help, and she knows that she would not have been able to make it without him. Kevin is also grateful for the experience, as it has taught him a lot about himself and the world.

In conclusion, "The Berlin Wall" is a powerful and emotional story that blends fact and fiction to tell the story of a momentous event in world history. It follows the journey of Kevin Danaher, a young journalist who is thrown onto the stage of world history when he meets a beautiful East German woman at the city's central post office. Kevin helps the woman to escape to the West, and they face many challenges along the way. The story is a testament to the human spirit
resilience and determination, and it reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in and fighting for a better world.

Dimension: 205 x 130 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9786185369408