We are very pleased to share the news of the publication of the new book of Yelena Moskovich, author, playwright and lecturer in our Creative Writing Master’s Programme in Paris. Released on 18 May, 2021, A Door Behind a Door follows Yelena’s debut novel, The Natashas, which received much critical praise, and her second book, Virtuoso, which was longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
“Moskovich mystifies with this vivid story of a pair of estranged siblings who immigrated to Milwaukee from the Soviet Union as children in 1991… The dynamic style and psychological depth make this an engaging mind bender.” – Publishers Weekly
A Door Behind a Door tells the story of Olga, an émigré from the former Soviet Union whose stable life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is overturned after she receives a surprising phone call from a figure of her past. This sparks haunting childhood memories revolving around an unexplained murder, a supernatural stray dog, and the mystery over the disappearance of her brother. As Olga attempts to reconcile with these, she must also evade the underground Midwestern Russian mafia, in pursuit of a series of stabbings.
There are two upcoming opportunities to hear Yelena speak about A Door Behind a Door. On Wednesday, 26 May at 2 pm (Central Time, 10 PM Paris time) Yelena will be discussing her new book with author Kate Zambreno during a Boswell Books virtual event. More on the event and registration at this link. Yelena will also be the guest of the author event during our upcoming Postgraduate Festival. On Friday, 4 June at 6 pm (Paris time), Yelena will be in conversation with our Creative Writing students Emily Nicholson and Neda Popova. Register for this free event here and learn more about the festival on its website.
A Door Behind a Door is available directly from her publisher, Two Dollar Radio, at Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris or ask for it at your local independent bookstore.