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Set against the backdrop of the Stalinist regime, "One Night In Winter" follows a group of Russian teenagers, most of whom are offspring of powerful Soviet officials, as they are detained and accused of conspiring against the state. The narrative is grounded in historical fact, offering insight into the tension and paranoia of the period.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Simon Sebag-Montefiore
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