The novel spans from the early 20th century to the present day, following the life of Lazarus Lindt, a brilliant, eccentric, and socially awkward scientist. The story explores his impact on the lives of three distinct women:
His granddaughter, a gifted ballet dancer who must navigate the heavy shadow of her family’s legacy while seeking her own path. Critical Reception
The book (often searched for as "Zheny Lazarya" or "Zhenshchiny Lazarya" ) is a highly acclaimed family saga written by Russian author Marina Stepnova . It was awarded the prestigious Big Book Award ( Bolshaya Kniga ) and has been translated into over 26 languages. Plot Summary
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If you enjoy this book, you might also like works by , such as Medea and Her Children or The Kukotsky Enigma , which share similar multigenerational themes.
A young woman whom the aging, world-renowned scientist "steals" into a new life, resulting in a complex dynamic of deep love on his part and intense resentment on hers.