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ⓘ About Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
She’s the most happy penning historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore. It was after reading Madeline Miller’s “Circe”, that she had the idea to even tackle a retelling of a witch with such a major presence in her own life. She realized that she could retell not just a classic story about a classic character, but also the story of a supposed villainess. Baba Yaga was a huge (and sometimes, very real) presence in Olesya’s childhood, which she spent in Moscow before moving to America. Her mom would often evoke her name every time Olesya misbehaved. Through the years, her fear of Yaga became a fascination that bordered on obsession.
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The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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Who is Olesya Salnikova Gilmore?
She’s the most happy penning historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore. It was after reading Madeline Miller’s “Circe”, that she had the idea to even tackle a retelling of a witch with such a major presence in her own life. She realized that she could retell not just a classic story about a classic character, but also the story of a supposed villainess.
Which Olesya Salnikova Gilmore series should I start with?
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Witch and the Tsar (2022).
How many books has Olesya Salnikova Gilmore written?
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore has 4 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2022 and 2026. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Anthologies.
In what order should Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 4 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's books organised into series?
This guide splits Olesya Salnikova Gilmore's 4 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books); Anthologies (1 book).