OPERATION RAFAEL. MAJOR ŁODYNA. VOLUME 1

An engaging spy novel that takes the reader into the world of intelligence games and mysterious missions. Ideal for lovers of thrillers and exciting stories. Discover the world of Major Łodyna and his dangerous tasks.

• Engaging plot full of twists and turns
• Realistic depiction of intelligence work
• Mysterious lost masterpiece in the background
• Middle East as the arena for intelligence games
• Historical references to World War II and the Polish intelligence of the Second Republic
• Complex characters with a rich past
• Fascinating connection of history and present

"Operation Rafael. Major Łodyna. Volume 1" is a gripping spy novel that captivates the reader from the first page. Major Łodyna, an officer of the Polish intelligence, is sent to Baghdad to verify information about the possible location of the Portrait of a Young Man by Raphael Santi. The lost masterpiece, taken from Poland during World War II, was allegedly stolen in 1990 by Iraqi soldiers. On the spot, it turns out that the informant is dead and Łodyna gets into the middle of an intelligence game taking place in the Middle East.

Marcin Faliński, one of the authors, is a graduate of the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science at the University of Warsaw, a journalist and an officer of the Office for State Protection, and later an officer of the Intelligence Board and the Intelligence Agency. He participated in many intelligence operations abroad. Marek Kozubal, the second author, is a political scientist and journalist, a publicist of "Rzeczpospolita", who has been dealing with crime and the search for lost works of art for years. Their combined experience and passion guarantee authenticity and an engaging narrative.

The novel combines elements of history, politics and crime to create a fascinating story about the world of intelligence and lost treasures. The reader is drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue and secrets, where nothing is as it seems. The fate of Major Łodyna is intertwined with the story of Mieczysław Kleiner, a former smuggler and collaborator of the Polish intelligence of the Second Republic, who received a secret mission during the war. Fleeing death and enemy troops, Kleiner fought his way from Krakow to Iraq with a mysterious package. His trail proves crucial to solving the mystery of the lost masterpiece.

"Operation Rafael. Major Łodyna. Volume 1" is not only a spy novel, but also a story about people who have to make difficult decisions in the face of danger and moral dilemmas. It is a story about sacrifice, loyalty and the search for truth in a world full of lies and manipulation. An ideal book for readers who appreciate intelligent entertainment and engaging plots.