Sofi Oksanen
When the Doves Disappeared
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782391289
- author:
- Sofi Oksanen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
When the Doves Disappeared by Sofi Oksanen In the midst of war and oppression, two men's paths diverge. Roland, a freedom fighter, goes into hiding, while his cousin Edgar abandons his wife and takes on a new identity as a loyal supporter of the Nazi regime. Decades later, their fates remain intertwined with that of Juudit, who may hold the key to uncovering the truth. Edgar's desperate attempt to hide his past life is complicated by his entanglement with Roland and Juudit. As the Soviet Union reasserts its control over Estonia, Edgar's secrets threaten to surface, putting him in grave danger. This powerful novel explores the complexities of loyalty, identity, and survival in the face of oppression.