To the Lake: A 2021 FT and Herald Book of the Year

In "To the Lake," a deadly flu epidemic forces a family to flee to a lake in Russia, where they must put their hatreds behind them to survive. The book was a bestseller in Russia and has been adapted into a Netflix TV series.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Swift Press

In the year 2021, a devastating flu epidemic swept through Moscow, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands. Faced with the imminent threat, Anya and her husband Sergey made the difficult decision to flee to a remote lake in the far north of Russia, seeking refuge from the chaos. Along with them were Anya's son, her father-in-law, Sergey's ex-wife and son, and their peculiar neighbors. However, their journey took an unexpected turn when Sergey's friends arrived, adding to the already strained group. As the infection spread beyond the capital, their supplies of food and fuel dwindled, putting them in danger from both the harsh Russian winter and the desperate people they encountered. In this perilous situation, they were forced to set aside their differences and work together to survive. To the Lake, inspired by a real-life flu epidemic, became a number one bestseller in Russia and has since been translated into a dozen languages. It has also been adapted into a popular Netflix TV series, captivating audiences worldwide with its gripping tale of survival and human resilience.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800750920