The Tsar of Love and Techno

What do you get when a failed portrait artist in 1930s Leningrad is tasked with erasing political dissenters from official images and artworks? A gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and the power of art to shape our understanding of the world.

In this sweeping epic, we follow the lives of a diverse cast of characters, each one intertwined in a complex web of secrets and lies.

From a Siberian beauty queen to a young soldier in the battlefields of Chechnya, every character is connected by their desire to create, to dream, and to find meaning in a world torn apart by political upheaval. But this is no ordinary tale of art and politics.

It is a story of hope, of resilience, and of the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest of times.

Through the eyes of these characters, we see the world anew, and are reminded that in the face of adversity, creativity and imagination can be the greatest weapons of all. So why wait? Dive into the world of A Granta Best Young American Novelist today and discover a tale that will leave you breathless, inspired, and forever changed.