Kristen Loesch

Paperback coming on July 23rd

The Last Russian Doll

EDGAR AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL

A haunting, epic novel about betrayal, 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.

“A hugely satisfying read, a sweeping tale of love and survival through the most turbulent years of Russian history...”
—Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones
“Kristen Loesch masterfully weaves the two timelines together into a rich, compelling, utterly absorbing novel. I adored it!”
—Karen Coles, author of The Asylum
“Both propulsive and engaging, I didn’t know whether to speed up to find out what happened next, or slow down and savour the artful prose...”
—Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring
“...an epic, dual timeline tale that deftly transports you to the Russian revolution and the life-altering crucible that came after it.”
—Susan Meissner, author of The Nature of Fragile Things
“It reads like a detective story, feels like a fairy tale, and strikes readers like an enduring classic Russian masterpiece.”
—Weina Dai Randel, author of The Last Rose of Shanghai
“Kristen Loesch has created a lush and dangerous world where the truth is hidden in the strangest places. A gorgeous epic.”
—Anika Scott, author of The Soviet Sisters
“…a perfect tapestry of tragedy, romance, and survival…an absolutely mesmerizing read.”
—Historical Novel Society
“Historical fiction fans will love this.”
—Publishers Weekly
“...[P]owerfully affecting tale.”
—Booklist
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