Book review: Political novel the real Tsar of the show

Giuliano da Empoli's 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' is a riveting debut novel already translated into 40 languages
Book review: Political novel the real Tsar of the show

Giuliano da Empoli offers a glimpse into Putin’s political world. Picture: Atilano Garcia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024 - 01:00
Jack Power

  • The Wizard of the Kremlin 
  • Giuliano Da Empoli 
  • Translated from the French by Willard Wood 
  • Pushkin Press, €17.99 

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