Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper of
Aleppo. "A powerfully moving debut . . . Ukraine's tragic history
painfully echoes its current crisis, and on every page the
Ukrainian spirit shines out, unbowed, unbent and unbroken." Kate
Quinn, author of The Diamond Eye In the 1930s, Stalin's activists
marched through the Soviet Union, espousing the greatness of
collective farming. It was the first step in creating a man-made
famine that, in Ukraine, stole almost 4 million lives. Inspired by
the history the world forgot, and the Russian government denies,
Erin Litteken reimagines their story. In 1929, Katya is 16 years
old, surrounded by family and in love with the boy next door. When
Stalin's activists arrive in her village, it's just a few, a little
pressure to join the collective. But soon neighbors disappear,
those who speak out are never seen again and every new day is
uncertain. Resistance has a price, and as desperate hunger grips
the countryside, survival seems more a dream than a possibility.
But, even in the darkest times, love beckons. Seventy years later,
a young widow discovers her grandmother's journal, one that will
reveal the long-buried secrets of her family's haunted past. This
is a story of the resilience of the human spirit, the love that
sees us through our darkest hours and the true horror of what
happened during the Holodomor. May we never forget, lest history
repeat itself.A share of proceeds will be donated to DEC's Ukraine
Humanitarian Appeal. "A compelling and intimate story of love and
survival. Harrowing and haunting . . . yet, at the same time, it is
sensitive, beautiful and inspiring. Everybody should read this
story, especially now. I cannot recommend it highly enough."
Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo "A stunning
portrait of Ukraine and its people, of strength, of endurance, of
the fight for survival during the forced famine, the Holodomor, but
also a tender story of Katya, a grandmother whose hidden history
holds the power to guide her granddaughter through the darkness of
loss and grief, toward life and a limitless future. A remarkable
read not to be missed." Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were
Yours "This beautifully written snapshot of Ukraine's history is
both timely and heart-rending, sensitively bringing to life the
culture of a nation devastated by an enemy invader. How shocking it
is that it's a history that's being repeated today. And how
important a reminder that where there's life, there's hope." Fiona
Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift "Emotionally riveting and
honest . . . simultaneously shines an unflinching light on
historical atrocities while it celebrates the resilience of the
human spirit. You won't soon forget this stunning debut." Paulette
Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil"The Memory Keeper of Kyiv is a
meticulously researched novel . . . depicting a country whose
people managed to dig deep enough to find the strength,
determination and heart to survive." Deborah Carr, author of An
Island at War "Breathtaking. Devastating. Erin Litteken's The
Memory Keeper of Kyiv chronicles a defining but forgotten moment of
Ukrainian history." Amanda McCrina, author of The Silent Unseen"The
Memory Keeper of Kyiv is a truly enlightening read . . . I
recommend this to anyone looking for a personal way to connect with
Ukraine's history." M.B. Henry, author of All the Lights Above Us
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