An elegant gothic horror tale set in post-revolutionary Russia
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The Haunting of Moscow House
“Olesya Salnikova Gilmore’s sophomore novel is a Fabergé egg confection: post-Imperial Russian history filigreed over classic gothic suspense…The Haunting of Moscow House will delight history lovers and gothic mystery lovers alike!”
—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye
“An atmospheric and gripping novel, The Haunting of Moscow House transports readers to the chilling streets of post-revolutionary Russia and a grand, mysterious mansion brimming with deadly secrets and the ghosts of the past. A must-read for lovers of gothic suspense!”
—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The House on Biscayne Bay
“With graceful, captivating prose, Gilmore weaves a haunting tale of post-revolutionary Russia, about confronting the ghosts of a painful past to find hope for the future. Eerie and atmospheric, romantic and heartrending, The Haunting of Moscow House is a gorgeous historical gothic.”
—Rachel Harrison, national bestselling author of Black Sheep
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About Olesya
About Olesya
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore is the author of The Haunting of Moscow House and The Witch and the Tsar. Originally from Moscow, she was raised in the US and graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in English/political science, and from Northwestern School of Law with a JD.
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Olesya selectively performs sensitivity reads of works related to Russia and/or Slavic people, culture, and history.
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Media
Explore a collection of some of Olesya’s podcasts, interviews, articles, and other media to help you explore her remarkable life story and the magic of her debut The Witch and the Tsar.

