by Aylmer Maude
First published 2020
The Sergievskys live a tranquil life in the Russian countryside. Masha, the teenage daughter, is content with her family's routine. But when her father's old friend Sergey visits, Masha is drawn to his worldly charm. As Sergey and Masha's flirtation intensifies, the family's delicate equilibrium is shattered. Masha must confront her own desires and the consequences of her choices. At the heart of this tale lies the fragility of domestic bliss. Fans of Leo Tolstoy's intimate family dramas will appreciate the nuanced portrayal of love and duty in this compact but resonant novel.
Genres: domestic-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
448 pages · Paperback