Black Seagull

In every family, some secrets are buried deep - until they shape destinies

Black Seagull by Rinat Klein is a sweeping family saga that travels from 1970s Soviet Minsk to modern-day Israel, weaving a powerful tale of love, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of family.Galya’s life is shattered when her sister Raya’s choices force the family into painful truths. Decades later, in Israel, Tamara, now a forensic investigator, is forced to confront not only her family’s buried secrets but also her own patterns of love and heartbreak. Drawn to complicated men who echo her family’s unresolved past, Tamara wrestles with a choice: loyalty to her family’s legacy or the chance to forge a new path.Spanning continents and generations, set against the tides of Soviet-era immigration and modern-day Israel, Black Seagull reveals the universal quest for belonging and the sacrifices we make for love and identity. This is a novel for anyone who has ever struggled to balance the pull of family, the desire for self-fulfillment, and the courage to chart one’s own destiny.