The Translator

Harriet Crawley’s tense, intensely relevant thriller “The Translator” is set in Moscow. The protagonist of the tale is Clive Franklin, a Foreign Office specialist with expertise in the Russian language who unintentionally takes on the role of the British Prime Minister’s interpreter while in Moscow. When he learns that Marina Volina, his ex-lover, is now the Russian President’s interpreter, his life drastically changes.

Clive and Marina must negotiate danger, treachery, and intrigue when they discover a Russian scheme to destroy the underwater communication lines that connect the US and the UK. The book transports readers to the center of Moscow’s famous structures through a compelling blend of espionage, romance, and a strong feeling of location.