A wounded bird. An abandoned apartment. A dead spy's secrets that could ignite an international powder keg.
In the tranquil Caribbean town of Santa Clara, French archivist Bebéi's quiet life changes forever when he stumbles upon the hidden past of his enigmatic neighbor. Through a collection of meticulously kept files, he pieces together the extraordinary life of Arpad Corvinus — virtuoso violinist forced to perform for Hitler, prisoner in Siberian gulags, and eventually, a spy entangled in Africa's revolutionary movements.
As Bebéi unravels the threads of Arpad's connection to Che Guevara and the Congo's independence struggle, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of present-day corruption. The town's powerful mayor is orchestrating a destructive transformation of Santa Clara, and somehow, Arpad's past holds the key. But can Bebéi expose the truth before those who want to keep these secrets buried silence him forever?
The Seagull and the Spy is an unforgettable journey through the dark corridors of Cold War espionage. If you're drawn to haunting historical mysteries, complex political intrigue, and masterful storytelling, you'll be spellbound by Marcelo Antinori's remarkable thriller.
Grab your copy now and dive into this mesmerizing tale of survival and betrayal.
