Adrienne Celt Books

'At once a gripping psychological thriller and a finely crafted work of literature ... An exhibition of stylistic virtuosity, a pyrotechnic display of fine writing' Financial Times 'Part psychological thriller and part literary puzzle' Grazia Zoya Andropova, a young Russian refugee, finds herself in an elite New Jersey boarding school. Having lost her family, her home and her sense of purpose, Zoya struggles to belong, a task made more difficult by her new country's paranoia about Soviet spies. When she meets charismatic fellow Russian émigré Leo Orlov - whose books Zoya has obsessed over for years - everything seems to change. But she soon discovers that Leo is bound by the sinister orchestrations of his brilliant wife, Vera, and that their relationship is far more complex than Zoya could ever have imagined.

Winner of the 2015 PEN Southwest Book Award In this virtuosic debut, a world- class soprano seeks to reclaim her voice from the curse that winds through her family tree.

Groundhog Day meets Ling Ma's Severance in End of the World House, a thought- provoking comedic novel about two young women trying to save their friendship as the world collapses around them.

In a unique narrative, animals possess the ability to perceive the complexities of human emotions, revealing the absurdities of our existence. This imaginative exploration delves into the peculiarities of the human condition through the eyes of these insightful creatures, offering a fresh perspective on life’s quirks and challenges.