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In September 1941, German tanks encircle Leningrad, trapping its inhabitants in a desperate war of survival. Helen Dunmore follows the Levin family across generations, weaving two love affairs that endure the siege’s hunger, shelling, and harsh winter. The novel portrays the deep physical and emotional wounds inflicted by war while celebrating love, resilience, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Helen Dunmore
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