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Catherine Merridale, "Moscow Underground" (HarperColins, 2025)

New Books in Historical Fiction

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Navigating Complexity in a Shifting Society

This chapter examines the intricate characters of a detective novel set against the backdrop of a transforming Soviet society. It highlights the creative process of writing a historical narrative that intertwines personal identities with societal changes while teasing future developments in the story.

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