The Women of Lazarus

Marina Stepnova’s novel “The Women of Lazarus” is a family saga spanning several generations and nearly an entire century of Russian history. At the center of the narrative is the brilliant scientist Lazarus Lindt and three women who played a pivotal role in his life: Maria, Galina, and Lidochka. The book explores themes of love, devotion, genius, and sacrifice against the backdrop of the dramatic events of the twentieth century.