The Garden

Marina Stepnova’s novel “The Garden” is the story of the life and fate of Tusya, a young noblewoman who returns to Russia from Europe in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the pre-revolutionary era, where the protagonist, fascinated by botany, creates a unique garden on her husband’s estate. The book immerses the reader in the atmosphere of a vanishing aristocratic Russia, exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and defiance against historical change.