Anna is held hostage to her own fear until an invisible stalker reveals his secret. Under the quiet rustle of autumn leaves she is to learn that the most important things we keep not in memory, but in the heart.
Alexander Vladimirovich Zakharov is an author working at the crossroads of genres: from historical-adventure novel with elements of psychological drama to short stories and novellas. His prose, created in forced emigration, is a study of the detailed disclosure of the human soul: fear, choice, intuition, maturation and freedom. For a long time he wrote 'on the desk', experimenting with different styles - from vintage elegance to laconic modernism.
The historical context in his books serves not as a setting but as a living environment where feelings are heightened and destinies intersect on the verge of a great turning point. The author combines the precision of the epoch with a multi-layered intrigue: the plot is built as a system, where each plot point is echoed in an unexpected denouement, and details acquire significance at the most necessary moment.
His prose is imbued with subtle psychology and sensuality. He is not afraid to experiment with styles, from vintage elegance to laconic modernity. He writes for those who appreciate not only atmosphere and dense, multi-layered narrative, but also the author's handwriting, which constantly changes from book to book.
