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OverviewLEARN ITALIAN WITH A GRIPPING SPY THRILLER A family secret. A twin brother. A destiny written by the KGB. ""Un Segreto di Famiglia - Vol. 1/5"" is an advanced Italian graded reader designed for learners who want to improve their Italian through an authentic Cold War spy thriller. Perfect for intermediate learners looking for an Italian graded reader with a real thriller plot. This is not a boring textbook story. This is a real thriller, written in controlled Italian to help you read, understand, and think in Italian. STORY SYNOPSISAleksej Marinetto is a young officer at the St. Petersburg Military Academy, the son of a Russian mother and an Italian father who mysteriously disappeared. He has always felt that his family is hiding a deep and painful secret. When he is suddenly summoned to Moscow, the truth begins to emerge: a twin brother he never knew existed, a grandfather who was a legendary KGB agent, and a destiny that ties him irrevocably to Russian intelligence. Amid ruthless training, inexplicable psychic connections, and growing threats, Aleksej must decide: betray himself to protect those he loves... or risk everything to reclaim what was stolen from him at birth. WHY THIS BOOK IS PERFECT FOR ITALIAN LEARNERS* Written for B1+ B2 intermediate and upper-intermediate learners * Natural dialogues and realistic vocabulary * A gripping plot that keeps you reading and learning * Ideal for self-study, classrooms, and teachers UNIQUE LEARNING FEATURES IN EVERY CHAPTEREach chapter includes TWO bilingual glossaries: 1) Vocabulary & Expressions Glossary - Difficult words and idiomatic expressions - Highlighted in bold in the text - Listed in order of appearance 2) Idiomatic Expressions Glossary - A dedicated list of idioms - Clear explanations and English translations EXTRA LEARNING TOOLS- 30 grammar exercises with solutions - 5 creative writing tasks - Structured for independent study or classroom use WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Adult Italian learners (B1-B2) Fans of spy thrillers and Cold War fiction Students tired of boring graded readers Teachers looking for engaging authentic material START YOUR ITALIAN MISSION TODAYThis is Volume 1 of the Russian Spy Series Advanced, a 5-book saga combining cinematic espionage fiction with structured language learning. Scroll up and begin your journey into Italian. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roberto BorzellinoPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.336kg ISBN: 9798248246694Pages: 248 Publication Date: 13 February 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: Italian Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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