Burning Down the House

In Jane Mendelsohn's gripping novel, Burning Down the House, the lives of two young girls, Neva and Poppy, intertwine as their starkly different backgrounds collide. Neva, sold into the sex trade at a young age in Russia, contrasts sharply with Poppy, the adopted daughter of a powerful New York real estate magnate. Set against a backdrop of family rivalry and global crises, the story delves into the emotional complexities of the Zane family as they navigate their intertwined destinies. With richly described scenes spanning the globe, Mendelsohn crafts a powerful narrative that explores the connections between personal struggles and broader societal issues.