Memento Vitae

The story delves into the tumultuous life of Natalia Leonova, a former prima ballerina grappling with her past after a career-ending accident. Returning to St. Petersburg, she confronts haunting memories of her family and two pivotal dancers: her first love, Alexander, and the enigmatic Dmitri, who offers her a chance for redemption. Set against the backdrop of the competitive Russian ballet scene, the novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the struggle for artistic identity, revealing the complexities of a dancer's journey in a challenging world.