When it was published in hardcover last year, so many amazing things were said about Daphne Kalotay's novel Russian Winter. My colleague Nicole wrote an effusive post about how she couldn't put it down even while she should have been celebrating her first "married" New Year's Eve with her husband. When we publish books like this, that capture our attention and imagination so completely, we can't wait until they come out in paperback, so that book clubs can discover them and spread the word.
When Nina Revskaya puts her remarkable jewelry collection up for auction, the former Bolshoi Ballet star finds herself overwhelmed by memories of her homeland, and of the events, both glorious and heartbreaking, that changed her life half a century earlier. It was in Russia that she discovered the magic of dance and fell in love, and where, faced with Stalinist aggression, a terrible discovery incited a deadly act of betrayal—and an ingenious escape to the West.
Nina has kept her secrets for half a lifetime. But now Drew Brooks, an inquisitive associate at a Boston auction house, and Grigori Solodin, a professor who believes Nina's jewels hold the key to unlocking his past, begin to unravel her story—setting in motion a series of revelations that will have life-altering consequences for them all.
The Oregonian said of Russian Winter: “You will be awake until 4 a.m. reading Daphne Kalotay’s debut novel," and the Washington Post called it “A magnificent tale of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption.”
Browse inside Russian Winter and check out the reading group guide. You can also visit Daphne Kalotay's website and find her on Facebook. In fact, for those of you on Facebook (and if you're not yet, get thee there immediately), we have a special promotion. I have 5 copies of Russian Winter to give away to 5 random people who become fans of Daphne's on Facebook between now and Monday, April 18th. Comment here that you've become a fan, and we'll pick the winners next week! If you happen to already be a fan, you can still win, just be sure to comment here as well.
I just became a fan. Joanne Gandenberger
Posted by: Joanne Gandenberger | April 14, 2011 at 01:45 PM
No need to enter me in the giveaway - I read the book over Christmas. Loved it!
Posted by: Michelle B | April 14, 2011 at 01:46 PM
please enter my name.Lomazowr@gmail.com
Posted by: rhonda | April 14, 2011 at 01:49 PM
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will be adding this to our reading list! Visit the site and get the scoop on book clubs
Posted by: Kathleen Mundy | April 14, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Done. Thank you for the entry for a chance to win.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 14, 2011 at 01:49 PM
sounds like a fantastic book. I can't wait to get lost in it!!!
Posted by: Deanna | April 14, 2011 at 01:51 PM
I became a FB fan of Daphne Kalotay! Thanks.
Posted by: Melanie Philipp | April 14, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I can't wait to read it! Put me in your drawing!
Posted by: Stacie | April 14, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I am looking forward to a good read from an author I have never read! Fun!
Posted by: Allison Zieger | April 14, 2011 at 01:58 PM
I just became a fan! Looking forward to reading the book!
Posted by: Marie Mayotte | April 14, 2011 at 02:01 PM
I have heard how great this novel is. I have to read it. Thank you for the giveaway. I hope I win.
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Posted by: SoftFuzzySweatr | April 14, 2011 at 02:02 PM
I'm a FB fan, please enter me in the contest!
Posted by: Ingvild | April 14, 2011 at 02:06 PM
I just became a fan of the author on Facebook. This books sounds interesting!
Posted by: Sam | April 14, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Fan of Daphne Kalotay...check!
Posted by: tacey mcdonald | April 14, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Oh, how exciting! I've heard so much about this book, I am eager to read it.
I "liked" Daphne's page using my personal FB account (Karen Price) as well as my fan page, since both seemed appropriate!
Posted by: Karen Price | April 14, 2011 at 02:28 PM
looks like I have another book for my wish list. I've "liked" Daphne's page.
Posted by: Nicole | April 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I'm now following Daphne Kalotay on Facebook
Posted by: Grams | April 14, 2011 at 02:35 PM
She has one more fan, in me. The book sounds fabulous!
Posted by: Kelly | April 14, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I just "liked" Daphne Kalotay on Facebook, and I would *love* to win a copy of her book! I've heard such good things about it!
Posted by: Beth Lowe | April 14, 2011 at 02:40 PM
I became a fan! I really want to read this one!
Posted by: Michelle V | April 14, 2011 at 02:44 PM