Max Agnew defected from the USA to Russia in the 60s, leaving behind his wife, baby and a shocked nation. Three decades later, stranded in Georgia after the Soviet Empire's tide has washed away, Max's past finally catches up with him.. “A tremendous debut in the Le Carré tradition." - Bill Nighy “This is a remarkable, powerful first novel, full of psychological insight and chilling honesty." - AL Kennedy “When I was away from it I was thinking about it, and when I was reading it I couldn't put it down. Michael Carter writes beautifully." - Marian Keyes