The Stolen Heart

In the engaging sequel to The Silver Bone, Andrey Kurkov presents a gripping tale set in lawless 1920s Kyiv, where young investigator Samson Kolechko must juggle multiple crises. Tasked with investigating the illegal sale of meat against a backdrop of political tension, his mission is complicated when his fiancée Nadezhda is kidnapped by striking railway workers. As he navigates the chaotic landscape filled with infiltrating thieves and potential conspiracies, Samson's quest to resolve the meat case becomes intertwined with the fate of Nadezhda and his own future. Translated by Boris Dralyuk, this novel blends humor, heart, and political urgency, offering timely lessons for those living under oppressive regimes.