Number Six discovers he has a new neighbour, Nadia, who soon becomes known as Number Eight. She is an Estonian secret agent who, like Number Six, is a prisoner in the Village because she resigned her job. Number Six befriends her and soon discovers that she knows the location of the Village: Lithuania. To increase both their chances, they decide to attempt to escape their prison together. To keep their plans a secret from Number Two, Number Six enters he Village arts and crafts exhibition competition. His entry entitled "Escape" is the inspiration for their plan to get back to London.
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