Honey for the Bears

Set against the backdrop of Russia, the story follows Paul Hussey, an antiques dealer who embarks on a black market deal as a favor for a deceased friend's widow. His journey is marked by the pervasive Russian culture of secrecy and excess, highlighted by vodka and intrigue. As he navigates his wife's mysterious rash and Soviet agents' suspicions, Paul grapples with personal revelations, including his wife's affair and his own repressed desires, all while the tension escalates amidst lavish indulgences like champagne and caviar.