The Secrets We Kept - Lara Prescott (Book)

Title: The Secrets We Kept

Author: Lara Prescott

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

Category: Historical Fiction / Spy Thriller

In The Secrets We Kept, Lara Prescott unveils a gripping tale set during the Cold War, intertwining the clandestine operations of the CIA with the literary world. The novel centers on the covert mission to smuggle Boris Pasternak’s Doctor Zhivago into the Soviet Union, aiming to undermine the regime’s authority by introducing this forbidden masterpiece to its citizens. Prescott’s narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, including that of Olga Ivinskaya, Pasternak’s muse and lover, who faced persecution for her association with the book. The story also delves into the lives of CIA secretaries-turned-spies, highlighting their pivotal roles in this high-stakes operation. The novel has been lauded for its rich historical context, compelling characters, and the seamless blend of fact and fiction, earning it a spot on Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club and critical acclaim from various literary circles.