The White Russian
An American in 1930s Paris follows a family mystery into the world of Russian émigrés. Art, music and love meet the political divisions of a Europe approaching war.
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Midnight in St Petersburg
A young woman finds refuge with a family of violin makers in St Petersburg. As revolution approaches, her new home and the people she loves face an uncertain future.
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