THE SOLIDARITY CHALLENGE

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Set against the backdrop of 1980s Poland, the narrative follows John Burgess as he serves as the Australian Ambassador in Warsaw. He experiences firsthand the rise of the Solidarity movement at the Gdansk shipyards, a pivotal moment in the fight against communism. The story captures the tensions and transformations leading to martial law in December 1981, offering a unique perspective on the political upheaval that ultimately contributed to the end of communism in Eastern Europe and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.