The Stone Bridge

Alexander Terekhov’s novel “The Stone Bridge” is a sweeping historical investigation based on real events. At the center of the plot is a mysterious 1943 murder on the Stone Bridge in Moscow, when the son of a Soviet diplomat shot and killed the daughter of a renowned Soviet actor. The author masterfully weaves historical facts with fiction, immersing the reader in the atmosphere of the Stalinist era. The book is not merely a detective story, but also a profound study of Soviet society, the relationship between the government and the elite, and the fates of children of high-ranking officials. Terekhov scrupulously recreates the era, demonstrating an extensive knowledge of historical details and character psychology.