Love and Hatred: The Troubled Marriage of Leo and Sonya Tolstoy

This dual biography of Leo and Sonya Tolstoy offers an intimate and illuminating look into the complex relationship between two remarkable individuals, shedding light on the impact their marriage had on Tolstoy's literary work.

Through a meticulous examination of diaries, letters, and testimony from the couple and their associates, Shirer crafts a darkly magnificent portrait of a long and stormy marriage that ultimately led to the breakdown of their relationship.

With exclusive access to previously unpublished materials, this book provides a fresh perspective on one of literature's most fascinating relationships, sure to captivate fans of Tolstoy and history alike.