Roulette

by Neal Abbott

Pytor Chelovekov lived during the early days of the Communist Revolution in Russia. The struggle to maintain the private life in a oppressive society proves to be more than Pytor can handle. When you add his chronic immaturity, the ability to cope is stifled even more. Pytor’s father died when he was a teenager, so he never learned what it takes to be a man. The fact that he was surrounded by several older gentlemen willing to mentor him just leaves him without excuse. So when he becomes a father, he has no idea what he should be. His failure as a parent with his step-son was his condemnation, whereas he finds redemption in his adopted orphan daughter. She teaches Pytor how to love and care for others, which Pytor realizes is the most important part of being a man.

437 pages, Paperback

Published October 7, 2020