The Silence that Remains

by Meg Wingerter

354 pages, Paperback

Published March 3, 2026

Reviews

[Judith Worthington · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Silence that Remains
Meg Wingerter

4 Stars

To be published March 2026

A completely unique look at Russian history 1902-1957 from the point of view of the average citizens who managed to endure.

Two women - one a Jewish Russian ballerina who grew up in Paris failing to make her revolutionary parents satisfied and the other a Christian Ukrainian baker trying to escape both German and Russian forces. Both find their way to Moscow as they struggle to survive the constant turnover of power.

What those women and their loved ones endured was difficult to read, but it made the suffering of the average Russian citizen during that tumultuous time come alive in a powerful way.

I recommend this book to lovers of history. People who want to learn and feel the hard experiences of the past.

Very well done.

[Kari Veicht · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such an unexpectedly good read, one that I'd love to return to again soon! Historical fiction lovers will be wrapped up in not one but two excellent stories of everyday women surviving Soviet era life, and historical nonfiction fans will appreciate how well researched this story is. With writing on par with Kirsten Hannah and Kate Quinn, be ready to enjoy The Silence that Remains by Meg Wingerter!

[Tina McKeever · Rating 4 out of 5]

History lovers I recommend you read this book. This is Russian history from the early 1900’s to 1957. We are brought into the book where 2 women are telling their stories trying to escape the German and Russian forces. To ensure what they did to survive and be able to tell the story. Enjoy!