I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Set in 1989 Romania, this gripping historical novel follows the life of a seventeen-year-old boy living under the oppressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu. As the country teeters on the brink of revolution, he is coerced into becoming an informant for the secret police, a role that forces him to navigate a treacherous world of deception and betrayal. Torn between protecting his family and staying true to his own values, he becomes entangled in a web of lies, espionage, and resistance, ultimately discovering the power of courage and the cost of freedom.
- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
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