A beautifully crafted story about a part of history I knew very little about, Armenian genocide during the first World War.

Extensive research into his Armenian heritage led to this fascinating novel. The human brutalities described in graphic detail, although frightening and deeply disturbing, are necessary to the story.

It is easy to see why Chris Bohjalian is a favorite author of mine. His storytelling is incredibly compelling and, with each and every novel of his that I have read so far, I am totally captivated by his brilliant writing.

Thank you to Doubleday and NetGalley for this advanced copy to read and review.