If you're a fan of historical fiction, I recommend this book! A multi-generational story set in the US and Russia, the story spans from the 1930s to 2008. In the 30s, Florence Fein leaves Brooklyn to travel to Russia for what she hopes is both a job and love. She end up with both, but not as expected.
In 2008, Florence's son, Julian, is traveling to Russia for his job in the oil business. He's trying to convince his Moscow-based son, Lenny, to return to the US. He's also trying to negotiate terms of an oil deal, as well as get copies of his parent's KGB files, recently released by the government.
This story is skillfully written, filled with details about life in Russia. It's about family, friendship, fear, and the lengths parents will go for their children.
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