"Spring Dies in Autumn" is a charming novel about Russia and France, in which a family story intertwines with the dramatic events of the 20th century. During the Russian theater seasons held in Deauville, an actress dies under suspicious circumstances— the daughter of a celebrated avant-garde artist. It turns out that on the eve of the tragedy, someone had planted a painting by her father, which had disappeared without a trace back in the war years. Olivia Iliadi, a cultural reporter for a Paris journal, accidentally turns out to be the first at the scene. No wonder the police’s suspicions immediately fall on her… To understand what happened and find the real criminal, Olivia begins her own investigation. However, she has no idea that this decision will set off a chain of incredible events that will overturn her life and make her doubt the power of her own love. Vera Arye’s novels hook you from the very first word, making you empathize with the characters. The author’s new novel, like Dina Rubina’s novels, successfully combines brilliant language, compelling content, and carefully crafted images.