Nikolai, an 86 year old retired Ukrainian engineer and tractor historian in Peterborough, has fallen in love with 36 year old Valentina. His daughters, Vera and Nadezhda, unite in horror to defend their father and what remains of his pension.
But is Valentina a refugee searching for better opportunities, or a bogus visa seeker trying to cheat a vulnerable old man?
Award-winning writer Tanika Gupta has created a wonderful re-telling of this dark family comedy, which continues to have sharp relevance to today's society.
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"Lewycka is a writer with a fundamentally optimistic vision of the future and a healthy curiosity about the past." --Chicago Tribune
"Charming, poignantly funny." --The Washington Post Book World
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Nikolai, an 86 year old retired Ukrainian engineer and tractor historian in Peterborough, has fallen in love with 36 year old Valentina. His daughters, Vera and Nadezhda, who have not spoken to one another since their mother's death, unite in horror to defend their father and what remains of his pension.But is Valentina a refugee searching for better opportunities, or a bogus visa seeker trying to cheat a vulnerable old man? Growing closer to her sister, and unearthing some family history from which she has previously been shielded, Nadezhda finally understands the animosity between Vera and her father. Award-winning writer Tanika Gupta has created a wonderful re-telling of this dark family comedy, adapted from the bestselling novel by Marina Lewycka for the stage. It explores the hopes and hardships of immigrants, and how past experiences can shape families and relationships. A wonderful re-telling of a dark family comedy, adapted for the stage from Marina Lewycka's bestselling novel. It explores the hopes and hardships of immigrants, and how the past can shape a family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781786823366
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