The book is described as a tribute to roots and family history, exploring the "vulnerable and powerful" journey of a daughter finding a father she never knew.
The book is available in and Kindle formats through retailers like Amazon and PocketBook .
The inclusion of Ogoródnik’s own unpublished writings, which offer a fierce critique of the Soviet communist system and explain his decision to collaborate with Western intelligence. Themes and Reception Mi Padre, Un Espia Ruso Alejandra Suarez epub
Upon his capture, Ogoródnik committed suicide by ingesting a cyanide capsule hidden in a pen provided by the CIA. Book Structure The work is divided into two distinct parts:
by Alejandra Suárez Barcala is a non-fiction work that blends a personal quest for identity with the high-stakes world of Cold War espionage. Published in early 2023, the book details the author's discovery that she is the daughter of Aleksandr Ogoródnik, a high-ranking Soviet diplomat known by the CIA codename Trigon . Key Narrative Elements The book is described as a tribute to
Suárez grew up in Madrid with a mother who kept her father’s identity a secret for years. It wasn't until she was 14 that she received her first real clue about his identity.
Aleksandr Ogoródnik was a Soviet diplomat and economist recruited by the CIA in Bogotá. He became one of the most vital intelligence assets for the U.S. during the Cold War before being captured by the KGB in Moscow in 1977. Themes and Reception Upon his capture, Ogoródnik committed
Alejandra Suárez’s journey to reconstruct her father’s life and understand the "impossible love story" between her parents.