Debut for a Spy by Harry Currie

Author:Harry Currie [Currie, Harry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, International Mystery & Crime, Thrillers, Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue, Espionage
ISBN: 9781456603694
Google: NJ_Ura9PxdYC
Amazon: B00J3W4VQA
Goodreads: 21974100
Publisher: Ebookit.com
Published: 2011-07-03T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Moscow, U.S.S.R. – the same day

The Zil limousine moved swiftly along Leningradsky Prospekt, traveling northwest out of the city toward the airport. Nalishkin was honoured that the head of the Directorate had accompanied him, though he knew this wily old bird well enough to realize that it was not out of any sense of regard.

When the thick plate glass partition closed, isolating them from the driver, Nalishkin knew the real reason was at hand.

“The truth, Volodya. What are your chances of success?”

“The truth, Comrade General. Excellent. It is planned to the finest degree. We have safeguards and back-up plans in place. They will not expect it, I assure you.”

“You understand that failure will be on your head? I will disavow everything connected with the project. It will be your problem and yours alone.”

“And if it succeeds?”

“Then promotions, decorations, privileges – for you and for me, Comrade Colonel. I will rise above Dmitrienko, and then I will crush him. What about his bitch of a granddaughter? Is there any sign of weakness?”

“None, Comrade General. She performs her duties with a zeal I find surprising, regardless of how demeaning. I felt sure I would prove that she is just using her grandfather's influence. I can't seem to break her down.”

“Pity. I was hoping it would give us a lever, a chink in the bastard's armor. I've always suspected he was up to something, but I can't find it. Worst of all, the prick is in my way. This had better succeed, Volodya.”

“Have no fear, Comrade. It will.”

General Rastvorov grunted. Nalishkin was reminded of a saying told to him by his father.

Stand well back when you let go of the bucket. Rastvorov knew that one too.

*

Over Dunsfold, Surrey – the same day

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