Burning Cities

A haunting family saga set in Soviet-era Estonia, filled with secrets and unspoken truths.
In post-World War II Tartu, Estonia, young Tiina pieces together her family's history amidst the city's ruins and the oppressive atmosphere of Soviet Communism. As she navigates cryptic conversations and undiagnosed dread, she uncovers long-held secrets that shape her understanding of love, loss, and identity.

Burning Cities is an intimate portrayal of life under Soviet rule, where domestic dramas intertwine with great historical events. Witness Tiina's journey from a wide-eyed child to a young woman grappling with the defining tragedy of a family suicide. This absorbing tale, translated into English for the first time, explores the power of memory, the weight of silence, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Perfect for readers of literary historical fiction and Baltic literature.