Christine Evans will be hosting an event at Book Culture in New York City on Thursday, November 16th at 7pm. She will be discussing her newly released book, Nadia, published by University Press of Iowa. Helen Benedict will join the conversation as well. Nadia is a gripping novel that delves into the lives of two survivors of the Balkan Wars who have sought refuge in London, only to find that the war has followed them there. The story follows Nadia, a young refugee who is haunted by the past and begins to see threats everywhere when a man named Iggy starts working at her office. Fearing that Iggy may be a sniper from the war, Nadia's world becomes increasingly uncertain. Alongside her growing connection with Iggy, she is also plagued by visions of her lost girlfriend, Sanja. As the story unfolds, Nadia is forced to confront the difficult choices she made to escape the war, her survivor guilt, and her hidden queer sexuality. Evans's novel not only explores the personal struggles of its characters but also offers insight into the lasting impact of political violence on a country and the rise of ethno-nationalism. Tense, suspenseful, and laced with dark humor, Nadia is a thought-provoking and poignant tale that sheds light on the complexities of the human experience.

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