The Translator

In Moscow, Clive Franklin, a British Foreign Office Russian language expert, is called to serve as the Prime Minister's translator. He learns that his former lover, Marina Volina, is the Russian President's interpreter and that a Russian attack on undersea cables linking the US to the UK is imminent. Marina agrees to assist the UK in preventing the attack, risking her life and betraying her country. Clive becomes the go-between, relaying Marina's intelligence to MI6, while they train for the Moscow marathon together, providing a cover for their activities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press

Clive Franklin, a Russian language expert in the Foreign Office, is summoned to Moscow to act as a translator for the British Prime Minister. His life takes an unexpected turn when, after more than a decade, he discovers that his former lover, Marina Volina, is now the interpreter to the Russian President. At the embassy, Clive learns of a pending Russian assault on undersea cables linking the US to the UK, which would paralyze communications and collapse the Western economy. Marina shocks Clive with the news that she is ready to help the UK stop the attack, betraying her country for a new identity and a new life. Clive realizes that time is of the essence. He becomes the go-between, relaying Marina's intelligence to MI6. He joins Marina as she trains for the Moscow marathon, an excuse to be together and an opportunity to exchange information.

What are the odds that two translators, running the Moscow marathon with the FSB on their backs, can save the UK and much of Western Europe from economic meltdown?

Clive Franklin, a Russian language expert in the Foreign Office, is summoned to Moscow to act as a translator for the British Prime Minister. His life takes an unexpected turn when, after more than a decade, he discovers that his former lover, Marina Volina, is now the interpreter to the Russian President. At the embassy, Clive learns of a pending Russian assault on undersea cables linking the US to the UK, which would paralyze communications and collapse the Western economy. Marina shocks Clive with the news that she is ready to help the UK stop the attack, betraying her country for a new identity and a new life. Clive realizes that time is of the essence. He becomes the go-between, relaying Marina's intelligence to MI6. He joins Marina as she trains for the Moscow marathon, an excuse to be together and an opportunity to exchange information.

The odds are stacked against them. The FSB is closely monitoring their every move, and the Russian President is determined to carry out his attack. But Clive and Marina are determined to stop him. They use their skills as translators and runners to gather information and plan their next move. They navigate through the city's streets, dodging surveillance cameras and avoiding detection.

As the marathon draws closer, Clive and Marina become more and more aware of the danger they are in. The FSB is closing in on them, and they have no idea what their next move should be. But they refuse to give up. They know that they are the only ones who can stop the Russian President from carrying out his attack.

In the final stretch of the marathon, Clive and Marina use their skills to outsmart the FSB. They exchange information and plan their final move. They know that they have a small window of opportunity, but they are determined to make it count.

As they cross the finish line, Clive and Marina are greeted by a team of MI6 agents. They have been rescued and are now safe. The Russian President has been stopped, and the undersea cables linking the US to the UK have been protected.

Clive and Marina look at each other, grateful for the opportunity to save the UK and much of Western Europe from economic meltdown. They know that they have made a difference and that their actions will be remembered for years to come.

In conclusion, Clive Franklin and Marina Volina are two translators who are caught in the middle of a race against time to save the UK and much of Western Europe from economic meltdown. They use their skills as translators and runners to gather information and plan their next move, navigating through the city's streets and dodging surveillance cameras. In the final stretch of the marathon, they outsmart the FSB and are rescued by a team of MI6 agents. Their actions will be remembered for years to come, and they have made a difference in the world.

Weight: 648g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913394806