Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Between Downing's "John Russell & Effi Koenen" books I often forget how riveting they can be. This one is post-World War II and describes the harsh condition still prevalent in Europe, unless you were with the Allied forces or a criminal. Russell tries to play off the Americans against the Russians, who both think he is 'their' spy. Meanwhile, he assists armed Jewish groups seeking to move Jews out of Germany and Poland to Israel, as well as avenge themselves against their previous oppressors.
