When the Doves Disappeared

In this gripping novel by acclaimed author Sofi Oksanen, set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1941 Estonia, two cousins find their paths diverging as war engulfs their homeland. Roland, a committed freedom fighter, hides from the advancing Germans, while his cousin Edgar betrays his principles and his wife, Juudit, to align with the Nazi regime. Fast forward to 1963, when Estonia is once again under Communist rule, Edgar, now a Soviet official, struggles to conceal his past, entangled with both Roland and Juudit, who may hold vital secrets. This compelling tale explores the complexities of deception, heroism, and human endurance in the face of tyranny.