The Last Russian Doll

An Edgar Award-nominated debut novel, this epic story spans three generations of Russian women, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption against the backdrop of significant historical events from the 1917 revolution to the Soviet Union's decline. It follows Rosie, a young woman studying at Oxford who returns to Russia after her mother’s death to uncover her family’s complex past, intertwined with the mysterious life of a noblewoman named Tonya. Richly crafted and rooted in family secrets, the novel offers a compelling and panoramic view of love and history.