Under Western Eyes

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Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, the narrative follows Razumov, a Russian student entangled in a murder plot after his friend Haldin seeks refuge following the assassination of a Tsarist minister. Torn between loyalty and self-preservation, Razumov betrays Haldin to the secret police and is later coerced into espionage in Geneva. As guilt overwhelms him, he confesses his actions to Haldin's sister, leading to a gripping exploration of betrayal and the moral complexities of political activism.