The Secret Speech (Leo Demidov, #2)
by Tom Rob Smith
The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 9.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 416 pages.
About The Secret Speech
Former state security officer Leo Demidov is struggling to change as the Soviet Union changes around him. The two young girls he adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents, and they are not alone; now that the truth is out, Leo and his family are in grave danger from someone consumed by the dark legacy of Leo's past.Tom Rob Smith - the author whose debut, Child 44, has been called "brilliant" (Chicago Tribune), "remarkable" (Newsweek) and "sensational" (Entertainment Weekly) - returns with an intense, suspenseful new novel: a story where the sins of the past threaten to destroy the present, where families must overcome unimaginable obstacles to save their loved ones, and where hope for a better tomorrow is found in the most unlikely of circumstances . . .The Secret SpeechSoviet Union, 1956. Stalin is dead, and a violent regime is beginning to fracture-leaving behind a society where the police are the criminals, and the criminals are innocent. A secret speech composed by Stalin's successor Khrushchev is distributed to the entire nation. Its message: Stalin was a tyrant. Its promise: The Soviet Union will change.Facing his own personal turmoil, former state security officer Leo Demidov is also struggling to change. The two young girls he and his wife Raisa adopted have yet to forgive him for his part in the death of their parents. They are not alone. Now that the truth is out, Leo, Raisa, and their family are in grave danger from someone consumed by the dark legacy of Leo's past career. Someone transformed beyond recognition into the perfect model of vengeance.From the streets of Moscow in the throes of political upheaval, to the Siberian gulags, and to the center of the Hungarian uprising in Budapest, The Secret Speech is a breathtaking, epic novel that confirms Tom Rob Smith as one of the most exciting new authors writing today.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tom Rob Smith |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,880 |
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What genre is The Secret Speech?
The Secret Speech is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Secret Speech worth reading?
Based on 9.9K reader ratings, The Secret Speech has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Secret Speech?
The Secret Speech has 416 pages.
Who wrote The Secret Speech?
The Secret Speech was written by Tom Rob Smith. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Secret Speech?
The ISBN-13 for The Secret Speech is 9780446402410.0.
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