Welcome to the Playing Books Podcast, where we turn extraordinary reads into unforgettable conversations. In this episode, we dive deep into “A Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves, and Lies of Russia's Most Seductive Spy” by Deborah McDonald and Jeremy Dronfield — a mesmerizing tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue that blurs the line between devotion and deception.

Meet Moura Budberg — a woman so captivating that she became the lover of British spy R.H. Bruce Lockhart, the friend of Maxim Gorky, and the rumored muse of H.G. Wells. But who was she, really? A romantic heroine? A double agent? A survivor? Or perhaps, all of the above.

Join your hosts as they explore Moura’s tangled web of seduction and survival — from revolutionary Russia to the glittering salons of Europe — revealing how one woman’s allure could sway the course of nations. Expect fiery insights, haunting questions, and real talk about how charm and danger often walk hand in hand.

Purchase your copy of A Very Dangerous Woman today on Amazon or at your favorite bookstore — and experience the story that history tried to hide.

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