First published 2021
Characters linked to Ukraine through history, politics, and spirituality populate these nine interconnected tales. Each story centers on figures both celebrated and notorious, their lives shaped by their connections to Ukrainian soil and culture. The narratives weave between different eras and circumstances, following people whose fates intertwine with Ukraine's complex past and present. Some characters carry spiritual burdens while others navigate political upheavals. A few harbor darker secrets that bind them to the land in unexpected ways. The stories reveal how Ukraine's tumultuous history leaves its mark on individuals across generations. Each tale stands alone yet contributes to a larger portrait of how place and heritage shape human destiny. The collection explores the weight of cultural identity and the ways historical forces ripple through personal lives.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: interconnected-stories, intergenerational
Setting: Ukraine
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
202 pages · Paperback · Independently published