Spies of the Balkans

For July, we read Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst.  Alan Furst was well known to Ed, Tim and Fred who have read some of his previous spy thrillers.  Alan Furst is noted for his accuracy in the reporting of historical political intrigues.  Spies of the Balkans was set in Salonika, Greece in 1941 during the beginning of WW2.  Our main character became part of a movement to help Jewish people escape from the Nazi's by way of a route that traveled through Greece.  The group all agreed that the setting and historical facts were interesting and provided for some good discussion.  We thought that the author disappointed in his development of the relationships, particularly those involving romance.

I think I speak for all when I say that the highlight of the evening was the dinner, prepared by Lexi in the Greek tradition!  Here are a few shots of dinner (sorry you missed it, Terry):

Next month, as planned, we will read a classic: Fathers and Sons by Turgenev.  We will meet at Tim's on August 27th.