The Spy in the Archive

The Spy in the Archive recounts the captivating story of Vasili Mitrokhin, an introverted archivist at the KGB who becomes a whistleblower and spy, risking everything to expose hidden truths about Soviet power. Through vivid flashbacks and compelling storytelling, historian Gordon Corera explores Mitrokhin's journey from life within the Soviet Union to his daring defection, revealing insights into a world of secrecy and betrayal. This narrative nonfiction offers a gripping look at one man's courageous effort to challenge the most powerful institution in the world.