Two Are Needed for Joy

7 hrs. 20 min.

Romance & Prose

Language Russian

Author Vatslav Mikhalsky

Narrator Lyudmila Kungurova

On the pages of Vatslav Mikhalsky’s novel "For Joy, Two Are Needed" (earlier published—"Spring in Carthage" and "Lonely Desert Anywhere") the story of the fates of the novel’s main heroines—Maria and Alexandra, daughters of the admiral of the Russian Imperial Fleet—continues. Their destinies intertwine the paths of Russia and Tunisia, Russians, Arabs, and French. In "For Joy, Two Are Needed," there is both novelty of material and a strong intrigue, along with living, vivid characters and descriptions of historical events of the 20th century unknown to the broad public. At one time Valentin Kataev wrote: “Vatslav Mikhalsky immediately drew the attention of readers and critics with the freshness of his remarkable talent. He has a sure eye, a sharp analytical mind. He handles words brilliantly and knows their value. The leading force of his creativity is imagination. … The female images in Mikhalsky’s prose are always credible and unique.” These words of a prominent master can fully be applied to the new book by Vatslav Mikhalsky.

1. Spring in Carthage (narrated by Irina Vorobyova) 2. For the Lonely, Everywhere Is a Desert (narrated by Irina Vorobyova) 3. Two Are Needed for Joy 4. Temple of Harmony (narrated by Lyudmila Kungurova) 5. Forgiveness Sunday (narrated by Lyudmila Kungurova) 6. The River of Time: Ave Maria (narrated by Lyudmila Kungurova)