The Beginning Of SpringFitzgerald's novel of pre revolutionary Moscow, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Featuring an introduction by Andrew Miller. Fitzgerald was the author of several slim, perfect novels. The Blue Flower and The Beginning of Spring both had me abuzz for days the first time I read them. She was curiously perfect. Teju Cole, author of Open City Writing so precise and lilting it can make you shiver. Los Angeles Times March 1913. Moscow is stirring herself

She hasn’t been able to manage her mother’s growing issues with anxiety

How does a medical system built for men fail half the population

Now she treats readers to a sequel

A Powerful Friendship: When Perry is sent to the “outside

Richard Ford’s parents—Edna

particularly in the urban environment

a hated colleague whom Harry believes is responsible for the murder of his partner

bombastically

His detractors see him as a polarizing fi gure

For thirteen years

also known as Dr

eager to gain access to China’s huge market