The Diaries of Sofia Tolstoy. “The hundreds of pages presented in Cathy Porter’s selection are testament to a great spirit, a woman who lived in terrifying proximity to one of the greatest writers of all time, and understood exactly the price she would have to pay for the privilege”- Jay Parini, The Guardian. “An elegant readable volume” – A.N. Wilson, the Spectator. “A lively engaging translation … hauntingly revealing, gorgeously sad” – Kirkus Review.