Nina Romano's Dark Eyes, a thriller woven with elements of romance and well-researched history, set in Soviet Leningrad in the 1950s (1956-1957, to be exact), tells the story of Anya and Andrei — a former ballerina and a police photographer — who have fallen in love with each other and somehow become the enemy of a corrupt state. Prepare yourself for some serious suspense as you follow these characters who try to escape a cruel fate.
A personal note: I read this book while closely following the turbulent events of the current revolution in Iran, my home country, and the similarities of certain chilling situations reflected the authenticity of the setting in Romano’s historical romantic thriller and amplified the emotional ride I felt.
I give this book five stars and highly recommend it.
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