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Title: The "mystery" remains a mystery
Review: Unfortunately the assumed promise of this book, to determine if Russian-German actress Olga Chekhova was indeed a Russian spy during the 1930s and 40s, is never adequately discussed or even mentioned beyond a number of tantalizing hints. Instead what we have here is a family history of Chekhova's years in Russia during the Revolution through the 20s and Nazi years in Germany. It all seems rather skimpy and vague. Even for those wanting further information on Chekhova's career as a stage and film actress will find very little here, only a few names and film titles -- the same for any of her so-called "relationships" with Hitler and other top Nazis. A disappointment and not recommended.
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