In a remote village in rural France, James "J.D." Delaney lives a quiet life to atone for past sins. A former spy, he abandoned this world after a mistake cost his brother his life. But his past resurfaces when Irina Volkova, a woman with a mysterious past, demands the classified list of Russian spies he holds. This list, stolen years ago, could cause a global crisis. To survive, J.D. must ally himself with the only person who knows about his dark past. A Long-Awaited Winter is a story of guilt, courage and redemption. From the frozen French countryside to the dark alleys of Paris, J.D. faces a chess game in which trust is tested and allies can become traitors. In this cold winter, the ghosts of the past finally make themselves heard.