The Settlement

By Preston Pyle

In the quiet Russian district of Tver, Nikolai "Kolya" Fyodorov lives a life of idle nobility-tending begonias, drinking in taverns, and dodging responsibility. But when rumors of corruption involving his brother Dmitriy swirl around a nearby military settlement, Kolya is drawn into a web of political intrigue, family betrayal, and imperial ambition.

As he investigates the settlement at Torzhok, Kolya uncovers dangerous secrets: stolen crops, secretive missions, and the looming influence of Colonel Papazov-a shadowy figure tied to a vast human trafficking operation stretching from Yerevan to Kazan. With the help of a sharp-tongued tavern singer, Vera, whose husband may be entangled in the scheme, Kolya must choose between self-preservation and standing against a criminal empire buried within the Russian frontier.

A brooding, atmospheric novel of power, love, and reckoning, The Settlement blends historical drama with slow-burn suspense. Perfect for fans of The Master and Margarita, The Luminaries, and Tolstoy with a twist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3VTT4B6
• ISBN13: 9798316802012
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"