Russian Winter - Softcover

“Stories within stories start to emerge, as if from a nest of stacking dolls. . . . [A] highly readable saga.” (Independent (UK))

“A satisfying mystery with a finely drawn plot. The secrets at the heart of the novel are treated as delicately, and guarded as carefully, as the precious stones at the story’s centre, and only revealed at the novel’s satisfying end.” (Times Literary Supplement (London))

“Intelligent, moving, and flitting seamlessly between the artistic salons of Soviet Russia and the Boston of today.” (The Guardian)

“An auspicious first novel, elegantly written and without a false note.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“Sure and suspenseful artistry. . . . The several stories draw together in a conclusion that is surprising, fitting, and satisfying.” (Nickolas Butler, internationally bestselling author of Shotgun Lovesongs and The Hearts of Men)

“Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger-and refuge-of love in Stalin’s era.” (Good Housekeeping)

“Engaging and affecting. It could well be the debut novel of the year.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

“Warning: You will be awake until 4 a.m. reading Daphne Kalotay’s novel, Russian Winter, a work that near seamlessly marries political terror, romance, and questions about love, art, truth, and the risks we are willing to take to protect them. . . . [She] is a spectacular writer.” (The Oregonian (Portland))

“Kalotay has created appealing, well-rounded characters in well-researched settings. . . . This is a briskly paced, fresh, and engaging first novel dealing with the pain of loss and the power of love.” (Booklist)

“An exceptional debut novel. . . . Delving into Nina’s life with the Bolshoi Ballet, her life among the Soviet Union’s artist community and her escape from the Stalinist regime add glamour and historical flavor to this novel of secrets, intrigue, and wonderfully described priceless gems.” (USA Today)