In a Quiet Seaside Town

Do you dream of one day being in a place where you can leave the past behind and believe in good things again?
Ivan Gromov has always dreamed of living by the warm sea. He believed that under the hot sun, his heart, frozen from troubles and losses, would finally thaw. And here he finds himself in a southern town, where life flows lazily from one resort season to the next, and most importantly – next to the endless blue sea. Here, on the shore, next to little Aseya, the landlady's daughter, a story about scarlet sails, hope and the anticipation of a miracle will one day be told. And this meeting will change more than one could imagine.
This novel attracts not with loud events, but with genuine feelings. It has the southern leisurely pace, a subtle sadness, the warmth of casual intimacy, and that rare sensation when a book feels like a hug and restores your inner balance. An ideal choice for those who love poignant prose about fates, changes, and small miracles that come at the right time.

Maria Metlitskaya is an author whose books have long become a choice for those seeking comfort, depth, and vibrant emotions in literature. Her prose captivates with its soft intonation, recognizable characters, and the ability to turn an everyday story into a conversation about the most important things.
«This book, like Maria Metlitskaya's other books, is excellent psychotherapy. They reconcile you with life, give hope, and heal from melancholy and despair».