Sell Us the Rope
(Author) Stephen May'When it's time to hang the capitalists, they will sell us the rope.' May 1907. Young Stalin - poet, bank-robber, spy - is in London for the 5th Congress of the Russian Communist Party. As he builds his powerbase in the party, Stalin manipulates alliances with Lenin, Trotsky, and Rosa Luxemburg under the eyes of the Czar's secret police. Meanwhile he is drawn to the fiery Finnish activist Elli Vuokko and risks everything in a relationship as complicated as it is dangerous.
Stephen May
Stephen May is a British author known for his novel "Life! Death! Prizes!" which explores the complexities of family relationships and identity. His writing style is characterized by sharp wit, humor, and emotional depth. May's work delves into the human experience with honesty and compassion, making him a standout voice in contemporary literature.
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