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Book SynopsisThe disappearance and imprisonment behind the Iron Curtain of the American brothers Noel and Hermann Field in 1949, followed by that of Noel's wife and their foster daughter, was one of the most publicized international mysteries of the Cold War. This dual memoir gives an intensely human dimension to that struggle.
Trade Review"This remarkable document is a moving love story, a tale of sinister international intrigue, and a revealing probe of Cold War politics." —
Publishers Weekly"One of the most compelling memoirs to emerge from the dark days of Stalinism. It is a valuable contribution to history, and it is an impressive tribute to the unconquerable human spirit."—Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
"A 'political thriller' of breathtaking tension."—
Die Welt"The book is written from two different perspectives . . . interwoven with great skill, even elegance, and the reader is thus treated to a powerful and multi-dimensional narrative that is bound to become a classic. It will be required reading for anyone who has a serious interest in the origins of the Cold War."—
International History ReviewTable of ContentsPrologue 1. August afternoon in 1949 2. Warsaw courtyard 3. Journey to nowhere 4. Vacation's end 5. But muffin could hear 6. Shock 7. Days and nights 8. London 1949 9. London 1950 10. Face to face 11. Stanislaw 12. Cell University 13. The oppression of time 14. As the second year began 15. Unequal battle 16. Peepa 17. London 1951 18. London 1952-1953 19. Breaking point 20. Twenty months of twilight 21. Final summer 22. Forest paradise 23. London 1954 24. London: battle for a soul 25. Breaking out 26. The mist at dawn 27. Kate Epilogue.
