This is a unique chronicle-story about the tragic fate of the Mahari family and the difficult path of their lives. The book can serve as a valuable supplementary source of information for pupils of Armenian secondary schools, teachers, students, and, in general, for all those interested in Armenian literature.

Antonina Mahari considered it a duty of her heart to write about the memorable episodes of her and her husband’s life, which were published in English and Russian. The present book is a translated selection from the author’s memoirs, shedding light on many little-known and not always accurately portrayed aspects of Gurgen Mahari’s life.