Gloomy River

The novel «Gloomy River» — the story of three generations of the Gromov merchant family — can rival the popularity of «Quiet Don» by Mikhail Sholokhov. This iconic work of Soviet literature is one of the main novels about Siberia, valued for its scale and deep psychological insight. The novel is based on real testimonies and the personal experience of the author himself, who worked in Siberia for twenty years as a research engineer. On the pages of the book, the harsh beauty and wild nature of the Siberian taiga come to life, where among the vast expanses, it seems possible to hide any crime, where power and wealth are easily and simply obtained, one only needs to reach out for them. However, evil deeds never go unpunished, and sometimes future generations have to pay for the crimes committed…

«Gloomy River» — is a captivating, adventurous, and at the same time deeply dramatic narrative that will leave no reader indifferent. The book attracts lovers of family sagas, fans of historical prose, and those who seek profound novels about personal development in harsh conditions. This edition features a complete set of illustrations by the remarkable artist Irina Nikolaevna Vorobyova (1932–1993) — they help to feel the atmosphere of the era and the color of Siberian life even more vividly.