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In Cold War Moscow, a female spy steals secrets from an idealistic politician – and falls in love with him. |
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Moscow, 1959: Katya is young, beautiful – and a spy for the British. When she begins spying on Alexander, an idealistic Communist politician, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him. Her choice between love and duty leads to a nail-biting conclusion that Alexander can only unravel decades later in 1992 London. His journey back to the snowbound streets of Moscow uncovers a love triangle and betrayals from those he trusted most. |
Moscow, 1959: Katya is young, beautiful – and a spy for the British. When she begins spying on Alexander, an idealistic Communist politician, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him. Her choice between love and duty leads to a nail-biting conclusion that Alexander can only unravel decades later in 1992 London. His journey back to the snowbound streets of Moscow uncovers a love triangle and betrayals from those he trusted most. |
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Film is based on the highly acclaimed book distributed in the USA and UK and translated to German, Dutch and Greek |
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Revision as of 11:24, 9 October 2013
| Author | Shamim Sarif |
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| Publisher | Headline Book Publishing |
Publication date | May 4, 2004 |
| Media type | Print, ebook |
| Pages | 341 pages |
| ISBN | ISBN 0755308670 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
Despite the Falling Snow is a 2004 book by Shamim Sarif.[1] It was first published on May 4, 2004 through Headline Book Publishing and is set during two different time periods. One part of the story is set in 1950s Moscow, Russia during the Cold War years, while the other is follow the story of 1992 Moscow and London in the period after the collapse of USSR.
A film adaptation of the novel was announced in early 2013 at the Cannes Festival.[2] Olga Kurylenko and Charles Dance were announced as starring in the film, which would start filming in the autumn.[3]
Critical reception for the novel was mostly positive, with The Bulletin praising it as a "mature romance".[4] The Boston Globe also praised the novel, citing the character of Katya as a highlight.[5]
Synopsis
Logline: In Cold War Moscow, a female spy steals secrets from an idealistic politician – and falls in love with him.
Moscow, 1959: Katya is young, beautiful – and a spy for the British. When she begins spying on Alexander, an idealistic Communist politician, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him. Her choice between love and duty leads to a nail-biting conclusion that Alexander can only unravel decades later in 1992 London. His journey back to the snowbound streets of Moscow uncovers a love triangle and betrayals from those he trusted most.
Film is based on the highly acclaimed book distributed in the USA and UK and translated to German, Dutch and Greek
References
- ^ Kregloe, Karman. "Movies, Marriage and Mayhem with Shamim Sarif: From Moscow with Love (Ep. 10)". AfterEllen. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas. "Kurylenko, Furtwangler fall for Snow". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ May, Lauren. "Bond girl Olga Kurylenko to star in Wimbledon film makers new spy thriller movie Despite the Falling Snow". This is Local London. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ The Bulletin, Volumes 6434-6436. J. Haynes and J.F. Archibald. 2004. p. 63.
- ^ "A tale of intrigue haunts with its sorrow". The Boston Globe. 24 November 2005.