Book: Snowdrops

"Snowdrops" by A.D. Miller is a gripping psychological drama set against the bleak backdrop of Moscow during the chaotic, intoxicating years following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The novel unfolds through the confessions of Nick Platt, a British lawyer, who gets entangled with two enigmatic Russian sisters, Masha and Katya. As winter cloaks the city, the streets teem with intrigue, seduction, and moral ambiguity. Nick's infatuation leads him down a slippery slope of deception, as he is drawn into a labyrinth of corruption and greed, revealing the dark pulse of a society in transition. Miller's narrative masterfully captures the chilling atmosphere of a Moscow winter, while exploring themes of moral compromise, the seduction of power, and the nature of self-delusion. With its eloquent prose and haunting tension, "Snowdrops" is an evocative exploration of the human capacity for rationalizing dubious choices amidst the shadows of a transforming world.