{"product_id":"9780008272883_vita-nostra","title":"Vita Nostra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Russian novel – a brilliant dark fantasy combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that makes us consider human existence in a fresh and provocative way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A book that has the potential to become a modern classic.’ – Lev Grossman, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eOur life is brief . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSasha Samokhina has just met Farit Kozhenikov and her life will never be the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhilst on holiday, Sasha is asked by the mysterious Farit to undertake a strange task for him. Reluctantly, she obliges, and is rewarded with a shining golden coin. The more tasks she performs, the more coins Sasha receives until Farit instructs her – against the wishes of her family – to travel to a remote village and use her gold to gain entrance to the Institute of Special Technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSasha quickly discovers this is no ordinary school. The books are impossible to read, the lessons obscure to the point of maddening, and the knowledge itself refuses to be remembered. Despite this, Sasha undergoes changes that defy matter and time; with experiences that are nothing like what she could have dreamed of before… but which are suddenly all she could ever want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this learning comes at a cost. The school uses terror and coercion to keep students in line: should they transgress at all, their families pay a terrible price…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complex blend of adventure, magic, science, and philosophy, expressed through a distinctly Russian voice, this astonishing story will transport the reader to a place far beyond imagining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of realism and literary fiction, Marina Dyachenko's VITA NOSTRA is a top-tier exploration of teenage romance and mythology. The magical elements blend seamlessly with the folk tales and legends, creating a unique narrative that is both enchanting and terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Robert Jackson Bennett (The Company Man), and M. L. Rio (Hot Wax).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marina Dyachenko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889567191189,"sku":"9780008272883","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008272883_83f90b8b-d878-46f0-b89d-6f5deddd1f54.jpg?v=1776888141","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008272883_vita-nostra","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}