I Must Betray You

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In 1989 Romania, 17-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer under Nicolae Ceaușescu's oppressive regime. Coerced by the secret police to become an informer, Cristian faces a harrowing choice: betray his loved ones or use his position to undermine the dictatorship. As tensions rise, he risks everything to expose the regime's brutalities and joins the revolution, confronting the true cost of freedom.

About the author

Ruta Sepetys is a bestselling author who loves writing exciting stories set in different countries and times. She is well known for her book 'Between Shades of Gray', which has been read by children all around the world. Ruta enjoys exploring history and hopes to inspire young readers to be curious and brave.