Russian Assignment is a novel by Leslie C. Stevens that tells the story of a young American woman named Karen who is sent on a top-secret mission to Russia during the height of the Cold War. Karen is a skilled linguist and is chosen to work as a translator for a team of American scientists who are traveling to Russia to collaborate with their Russian counterparts on a joint project. Karen is excited to be given such an important assignment, but she quickly realizes that things are not what they seem. She begins to suspect that there is a spy in their midst, and she must use all of her wits and skills to uncover the truth before it's too late. Along the way, Karen finds herself drawn to one of the Russian scientists, and she must navigate the complex political landscape of the era to keep herself and her team safe. As the mission progresses, Karen discovers shocking secrets about her own government and the Russian scientists, and she must make difficult decisions about where her loyalties lie. The novel is a thrilling tale of espionage and romance set against the backdrop of one of the most tense periods in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.