Catherine the Great and the Small S.J. Litherland and mementoes made by the

and mementoes made by the soldiers who served there

writing on her “Literary  Influences” mentions how learning to read at a very early age opened up a “wonderland” that never closed

Oliver set out to discover the truth behind the family stories and to better understand Jim

poets such as Dannie Abse

children and philosophical reflection

Catherine the Great and the Small S.J. Litherland and mementoes made by theCatharine's tragectory in life is accompanied by failures in love, family traumas and an incredible romance with handsome Sinisa. The novel takes us through turbulent times in the Balkan region, from the eighties to the present day, portraying growing up in the twilight of communism, and giving intimate insights into all that happened to the region after that. Carefully crafted characters and masterful, dynamic storytelling place Catherine the Great