Marusia Bohuslavka • Fire Circle — Ivan Bahrianyi (Ukrainian Hardcover)

Marusia Bohuslavka. Fire Circle is a powerful two-part historical saga by Ivan Bahrianyi. This 2023 Ukrainian edition features 552 pages, a sturdy hardcover binding, and a 150 × 220 mm format.

Bahrianyi’s vision was to chronicle the experiences of Ukrainian youth during WWII in an epic cycle — though fate allowed him to pen only its first and final installments: Marusia Bohuslavka and Fire Circle.

Marusia Bohuslavka portrays the prewar Soviet reality and the inner conflict of a generation caught between survival and identity.

Fire Circle follows the tragic story of a divided Ukrainian people forced into brutal conflict between German and Russian occupiers, including the story of the Galician SS Division at Brody in 1944. 

This volume is an emotional, unflinching exploration of sacrifice, identity, and resistance. It’s an essential addition for readers of modern Ukrainian literature, wartime fiction, and those seeking to connect with the emotional memory of Ukraine’s 20th century.