Karl Marx's domestic life reflected the highs and lows of his unwavering commitment to the Communist cause. In "Love and Capital", Mary Gabriel reveals the man behind the Marxism, centering the Marx family's colourful dynamics over half a century as they navigated the costs and tragedies of a revolutionary life.| Russophile Reads
Written in a white heat to outrun his creditors, Dostoevsky's "The Gambler" is a messy, dizzying novel that shows glimmers of masterpieces to come. Alexey Ivanovitch, a Russian tutor abroad, is drawn to roulette and the hope of an instant fortune. But as he soon discovers, every risk has its price . . .| Russophile Reads