One Night in Winter

In his gripping novel inspired by true events, historian and novelist Simon Sebag Montefiore delves into the harrowing aftermath of forbidden love in Stalin's Moscow post-World War II. The story begins with the mysterious deaths of two teenagers, the children of high-ranking officials, sparking a ruthless investigation known as the Children's Case that puts youth across the city in peril. As families face betrayal and secrets emerge, intertwined love stories reveal the high stakes of romance under a regime of terror and intrigue, creating a compelling blend of political thriller and historical saga.