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Russian Winter : A Novel by Daphne Kalotay (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061962163
ISBN-139780061962165
eBay Product ID (ePID)84578106
Product Key Features
Book TitleRussian Winter : a Novel
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Historical, Romance / General, Romance / Suspense, Historical
Publication Year2010
GenreFiction
AuthorDaphne Kalotay
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight23.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-048065
Reviews“[A] magnificent tale of love, loss, betrayal and redemption. . . . The emotional center of the book holds everything together. . . . [A] final riptide of revelations leaves the reader profoundly moved.â€�, Tender, passionate, and moving, Daphne Kalotay's debut novel about ballet, jewels, love and betrayal is also a delicious form of time travel. I loved it., “Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger—and refuge—of love in Stalin’s era.â€�, “This tale of a Russian ballerina who defected to Boston is a history lesson inside an evocative novel about art and betrayal.â€�, Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger—and refuge—of love in Stalin's era., Tender, passionate, and moving, Daphne Kalotay's debut novel about ballet, jewels, love and betrayal is also a delicious form of time travel. I loved it., With sure and suspenseful artistry, Daphne Kalotay intersperses the unfortunate and tortuous histories of Nina, Elsin, and their artist friends with new discoveries and disclosures. The several stories draw together in a conclusion that is surprising, fitting, and satisfying., “An exceptional debut novel. . . . Delving into Nina’s life with the Bolshoi Ballet, her life among the Soviet Union’s artist community and her escape from the Stalinist regime add glamour and historical flavor to this novel of secrets, intrigue and wonderfully described priceless gems.â€�, Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger--and refuge--of love in Stalin's era., This tale of a Russian ballerina who defected to Boston is a history lesson inside an evocative novel about art and betrayal., Kalotay has created appealing, well-rounded characters in well-researched settings. . . . This is a briskly paced, fresh, and engaging first novel dealing with the pain of loss and the power of love., [A] magnificent tale of love, loss, betrayal and redemption. . . . The emotional center of the book holds everything together. . . . [A] final riptide of revelations leaves the reader profoundly moved., Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger-and refuge-of love in Stalin's era., Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving and unexpected., “Tender, passionate, and moving, Daphne Kalotay’s debut novel about ballet, jewels, love and betrayal is also a delicious form of time travel. I loved it.â€�, "Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving and unexpected." -- Mathew Pearl,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Dante Club(), Tender, passionate, and moving, Daphne Kalotay s debut novel about ballet, jewels, love and betrayal is also a delicious form of time travel. I loved it., A complex story that, in the end, boils down to the simplest of elements: love, fear, disappointment and loss. An auspicious first novel, elegantly written and without a false note., "Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving and unexpected." -- Mathew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author of The Dante Club (), An exceptional debut novel. . . . Delving into Nina's life with the Bolshoi Ballet, her life among the Soviet Union's artist community and her escape from the Stalinist regime add glamour and historical flavor to this novel of secrets, intrigue and wonderfully described priceless gems., “With sure and suspenseful artistry, Daphne Kalotay intersperses the unfortunate and tortuous histories of Nina, Elsin, and their artist friends with new discoveries and disclosures. The several stories draw together in a conclusion that is surprising, fitting, and satisfying.â€�, "An exceptional debut novel. . . . Delving into Nina's life with the Bolshoi Ballet, her life among the Soviet Union's artist community and her escape from the Stalinist regime add glamour and historical flavor to this novel of secrets, intrigue and wonderfully described priceless gems." -- USA Today "With sure and suspenseful artistry, Daphne Kalotay intersperses the unfortunate and tortuous histories of Nina, Elsin, and their artist friends with new discoveries and disclosures. The several stories draw together in a conclusion that is surprising, fitting, and satisfying." -- Boston Globe "[A] magnificent tale of love, loss, betrayal and redemption. . . . The emotional center of the book holds everything together. . . . [A] final riptide of revelations leaves the reader profoundly moved." -- Washington Post Book World "This tale of a Russian ballerina who defected to Boston is a history lesson inside an evocative novel about art and betrayal." -- O magazine "Part romance, part mystery, this elegant debut captures the danger--and refuge--of love in Stalin's era." -- Good Housekeeping "RUSSIAN WINTER. . . is engaging and affecting. It could well be the debut novel of the year." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "A complex story that, in the end, boils down to the simplest of elements: love, fear, disappointment and loss. An auspicious first novel, elegantly written and without a false note." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Kalotay has created appealing, well-rounded characters in well-researched settings. . . . This is a briskly paced, fresh, and engaging first novel dealing with the pain of loss and the power of love." -- Booklist "Kalotay has brought to life hidden worlds with the verve of an expertly executed tour jeté. " -- Maclean's "Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving and unexpected." -- Matthew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author of The Dante Club "Tender, passionate, and moving, Daphne Kalotay's debut novel about ballet, jewels, love and betrayal is also a delicious form of time travel. I loved it." -- Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us
Synopsis"Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving, and unexpected." --Matthew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author of The Dante Club In Russian Winter, the beautiful debut novel by critically acclaimed writer Daphne Kalotay, a famed ballerina's jewelry auction in Boston reveals long-held secrets of love and family, friendship and rivalry, harkening back to Stalinist Russia. Called "tender, passionate, and moving" by Jenna Blum, the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us, Russian Winter is a perfect choice for fans of the novels of Debra Dean (The Madonnas of Leningrad), Ann Patchett (Bel Canto), and Ian McEwan (Atonement)., "Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving, and unexpected." -Matthew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Dante Club In Russian Winter, the beautiful debut novel by critically acclaimed writer Daphne Kalotay, a famed ballerina's jewelry auction in Boston reveals long-held secrets of love and family, friendship and rivalry, harkening back to Stalinist Russia. Called "tender, passionate, and moving" by Jenna Blum, the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us, Russian Winter is a perfect choice for fans of the novels of Debra Dean (The Madonnas of Leningrad), Ann Patchett (Bel Canto), and Ian McEwan (Atonement)., "Daphne Kalotay captivates in a soaring debut novel. An elegant, compelling puzzle of family, memory and solitude that brings to life modern-day Boston and postwar Russia through a profound love story. Graceful, moving, and unexpected." --Matthew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author of The Dante Club In Russian Winter, the beautiful debut novel by critically acclaimed writer Daphne Kalotay, a famed ballerina's jewelry auction in Boston reveals long-held secrets of love and family, friendship and rivalry, harkening back to Stalinist Russia. Called "tender, passionate, and moving" by Jenna Blum, the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us , Russian Winter is a perfect choice for fans of the novels of Debra Dean ( The Madonnas of Leningrad ), Ann Patchett ( Bel Canto ), and Ian McEwan ( Atonement ).
LC Classification NumberPS3611.A455R87 2010
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