- The White Book” by Elsa Morante: This novel is partly set in Sofia during World War II and follows a young Italian woman’s experiences and relationships during the conflict.
- “Bulgarian Rhapsody” by Linda Blandford: Set in Sofia in the 1960s, this novel explores the love affair between an English diplomat’s wife and a Bulgarian musician, set against the backdrop of political tension.
- “A Perfect Execution” by Tim Sebastian: Taking place in Sofia during the dying days of the Communist regime, this novel follows a journalist and an exiled writer trying to uncover the truth about a political assassination.
- “The Crime at the ‘Lodge Paris’: Bulgaria’s Mountain Mafia” by Lea Cohen: Set in Sofia, this crime novel centres around a brutal murder that takes place in a luxury hotel, unraveling a web of political corruption and organized crime.
- “The Shadow Land” by Elizabeth Kostova: This novel follows a young American woman who, after arriving in Sofia, embarks on a quest to return a lost parcel to its rightful owner, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
- “Poisons” by Lydia Yuknavitch: While not entirely set in Sofia, this novel includes sections set in the city and explores themes of memory and identity through the perspective of a woman searching for her lost sister.
- “Decompression” by Juli Zeh: This psychological thriller is set in Sofia and follows a woman battling depression and seeking refuge in an experimental treatment facility, where she becomes entangled in a mysterious murder.
- “While the Gods Were Silent: A Sofia Leal Novel” by Rita Lee Chapman: Set in Sofia, this crime novel follows a private investigator who becomes involved in a dangerous case involving murder and human trafficking.
- “Communist Tour” by Michal Jelínek: This novel combines fiction and travel writing, capturing the experiences of a Czech tour guide leading a group of tourists through Bulgaria, including Sofia.
- “A Mapping of the Heart” by Saradha Soobrayen: While not exclusively set in Sofia, this novel includes sections set in the city and explores themes of love, loss, and identity through the eyes of a young woman.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Sofia
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