A body in the snow

MOSCOW'S UNDERWORLD IN A GRAVIFUL THRILLER Amid the economic boom sparked by the influx of foreign capital into Russia, Nicholas Platt is an English lawyer working in Moscow to facilitate loans between banks and investors. In his work, he encounters a decadent country where corruption is rampant and it's impossible to achieve anything without knowing the right person. In the middle of winter, Nick finds himself drawn to Macha, an enigmatic woman he meets during a subway robbery. As he falls in love, he discovers that Macha can be quite dangerous. She guides him through a city dominated by corruption, where secrets—and bodies—surface when the snow melts. At the same time, Nick is drawn to the seductive opportunities the country presents, capable of plunging a man into his own moral decay. • A Body in the Snow, A.D. Miller's first novel, was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize in 2001. • “Graham Greene on steroids... Miller's debut novel is undoubtedly his finest.” – Daily Mail • “A body in the snow displays a confidence reminiscent of Robert Harris at his best.” – Financial Times