The last Russian doll / Kristen Loesch.
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- 1 of 2 copies available at LARL/NWRL Consortium.
- 1 of 2 copies available at Lake Agassiz Regional Library. (Show preferred library)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Public Library | LOE (Text) | 33500013757265 | New | Checked out | 04/10/2023 |
| Moorhead Public Library | LOE (Text) | 33500013757257 | New | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593547984
- ISBN: 0593547985
- Physical Description: 406 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Berkley, [2023]
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | "A haunting, remarkable debut about secrets, revenge, and redemption that follows three generations of Russian women, from the 1917 revolution to the last days of the Soviet Union, and the enduring love story at the center. In a faraway kingdom, in a long-ago land... ...Rosie lived peacefully in Moscow and her mother told her fairy tales. Magical stories that could have been the folklore of their people, or her mother's own imaginings-Rosie was never sure. But one summer night, all of that came abruptly to an end when her father and sister were gunned down. Now, a decade later and studying at Oxford University, Rosie has a fiancé who knows nothing of her former life. When her reclusive mother dies and leaves behind a notebook full of eerie handwritten tales, Rosie returns to Russia and uncovers a devastating family history that spans the 1917 Revolution, the siege of Leningrad, Stalin's purges, and beyond. At the heart of this stands a young noblewoman, Tonya, as pretty as a porcelain doll, and idealistic, handsome Valentin, who dreams of a better Russia. Both of their actions will set off a sweeping story that reverberates across the century..."-- Provided by publisher. |
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- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2023 February #2
When Oxford graduate student Rosie White becomes a research assistant to famed Russian dissident Alexey Ivanov, her motives are not just scholarly. As a child, Raisa, as she was then known, and her mother fled Russia after the murders of her father and sister. When she's not helping Ivanov search for a mysterious woman known only as Kukolka, or little doll, Rosie hopes to learn the full story behind her own family tragedy. Armed with a book of Russian fairy tales and a key to a locked drawer, deathbed gifts from her troubled mother, Rosie soon discovers that her two research projects intersect in some surprising and sinister ways. Spanning Russian history, from the 1917 Russian Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union, Loesch's ambitious debut novel intertwines Rosie's present-day narrative with those of Tonya, a newly married noblewoman, and Valentin, a young revolutionary. Loesch's knowledgeable and detailed depictions of the Siege of Leningrad and Soviet labor camps and extensive cast of characters can be a bit challenging, but ultimately, all comes together in this powerfully affecting tale. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2023 February #2
When Oxford graduate student Rosie White becomes a research assistant to famed Russian dissident Alexey Ivanov, her motives are not just scholarly. As a child, Raisa, as she was then known, and her mother fled Russia after the murders of her father and sister. When she's not helping Ivanov search for a mysterious woman known only as Kukolka, or little doll, Rosie hopes to learn the full story behind her own family tragedy. Armed with a book of Russian fairy tales and a key to a locked drawer, deathbed gifts from her troubled mother, Rosie soon discovers that her two research projects intersect in some surprising and sinister ways. Spanning Russian history, from the 1917 Russian Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union, Loesch's ambitious debut novel intertwines Rosie's present-day narrative with those of Tonya, a newly married noblewoman, and Valentin, a young revolutionary. Loesch's knowledgeable and detailed depictions of the Siege of Leningrad and Soviet labor camps and extensive cast of characters can be a bit challenging, but ultimately, all comes together in this powerfully affecting tale. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2023 February #2
When Oxford graduate student Rosie White becomes a research assistant to famed Russian dissident Alexey Ivanov, her motives are not just scholarly. As a child, Raisa, as she was then known, and her mother fled Russia after the murders of her father and sister. When she's not helping Ivanov search for a mysterious woman known only as Kukolka, or little doll, Rosie hopes to learn the full story behind her own family tragedy. Armed with a book of Russian fairy tales and a key to a locked drawer, deathbed gifts from her troubled mother, Rosie soon discovers that her two research projects intersect in some surprising and sinister ways. Spanning Russian history, from the 1917 Russian Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union, Loesch's ambitious debut novel intertwines Rosie's present-day narrative with those of Tonya, a newly married noblewoman, and Valentin, a young revolutionary. Loesch's knowledgeable and detailed depictions of the Siege of Leningrad and Soviet labor camps and extensive cast of characters can be a bit challenging, but ultimately, all comes together in this powerfully affecting tale. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews. - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2023 February #2
When Oxford graduate student Rosie White becomes a research assistant to famed Russian dissident Alexey Ivanov, her motives are not just scholarly. As a child, Raisa, as she was then known, and her mother fled Russia after the murders of her father and sister. When she's not helping Ivanov search for a mysterious woman known only as Kukolka, or little doll, Rosie hopes to learn the full story behind her own family tragedy. Armed with a book of Russian fairy tales and a key to a locked drawer, deathbed gifts from her troubled mother, Rosie soon discovers that her two research projects intersect in some surprising and sinister ways. Spanning Russian history, from the 1917 Russian Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union, Loesch's ambitious debut novel intertwines Rosie's present-day narrative with those of Tonya, a newly married noblewoman, and Valentin, a young revolutionary. Loesch's knowledgeable and detailed depictions of the Siege of Leningrad and Soviet labor camps and extensive cast of characters can be a bit challenging, but ultimately, all comes together in this powerfully affecting tale. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.
Kristen Loesch grew up in San Francisco. She holds a BA in history as well as a masterâs degree in Slavonic studies from the University of Cambridge. Her debut historical novel, The Last Russian Doll, was short-listed for the Caledonia Novel Award and long-listed for the Bath Novel Award, under a different title. It is published or forthcoming in 10 countries. After a decade living in Europe, she now resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and children.
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