From the author of Midnight in St. Petersburg and Portrait of an Unknown Woman, a novel of love, art, music and family secrets set amongst the Russian emigre community of Paris in 1937
Evie, a rebellious young American, leaves New York in search of art and adventure in jazz-age Paris, where her bohemian grandmother, long estranged from the rest of the family, lives. But her grandmother's sudden death just after her arrival leaves Evie compelled to carry out her relative's dying wish: to find a man from her past known only as Zhenya.
The quest leads Evie deep into the heart of the Russian emigre community of Paris. With the world on the brink of war, she becomes embroiled in murder plots, conspiracies and illicit love affairs, as White faces Red Russian and nothing is as it seems.
With Jean, a liberal Russian refugee connected to her grandmother's circle, by her side, Evie finally seems to have found the passion and excitement she's yearned for all her life. But is she any nearer to discovering the identity of the mysterious Zhenya, or the heartbreak of her grandmother's past?
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Vanora Bennett is the author of two acclaimed novels, Portrait of an Unknown Woman and Figures in Silk, and an award-winning journalist. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, the Times Literary Supplement, The Times (London), and the BBC. She lives in North London with her husband and two children.
“A sweeping novel of illicit passion and family secrets.” ―Red magazine (UK)
“A fast-paced novel of intrigue, family secrets, and love on the eve of World War II.” ―Toronto Star
“A dark and fascinating slice of little-known history.” ―Lancashire Evening Post (UK)
“Deeply romantic.” ―Good Housekeeping
“She tells a story . . . with unobtrusive skill and sympathy.” ―The Sunday Times (UK)
“Vanora Bennett captures the mood of the thirties to perfection, and her characters simply leap off the page.” ―Books Monthly
“This is a great, intriguing book that really grabs you. Perfect if you love historical novels.” ―Frost Magazine
“This well-researched piece is a thrilling page-turner.” ―The Lady (UK)
“A thoughtful read.” ―Historical Novels Review
“A gripping novel of forbidden passion and intrigue.” ―Woman & Home (UK)
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