The Slaughterman's Daughter

In The Slaughterman’s Daughter, winner of the 2021 Wingate Literary Prize, readers are transported to late-nineteenth-century Russia, where the vibrant tale follows two Jewish sisters, Fanny and Mende. Fanny, known for her wild spirit and mastery of ritual slaughter, embarks on a daring quest to find Mende's husband, drawing the attention of both the czar's army and the Russian secret police. With a cast that includes the enigmatic ferryman Zizek Breshov, this picaresque novel weaves a rich tapestry of family drama and adventure, blending humor with historical tension.