The Girl in the Water

Set against the backdrop of Gorbachev’s USSR, this tragicomedy follows Nadia, a curious and thoughtful Soviet girl, as she navigates a world marked by political upheaval, personal loss, and survival. Through her eyes, readers witness a multigenerational story of innocence and resilience amid societal decline and extraordinary events. As Nadia comes of age amidst family upheaval, war, and disaster, she grapples with questions of connection, sacrifice, and hope in a fractured world.