A Small, Stubborn Town: Life, death and defiance in Ukraine – ‘The mesmerising story of how in the face of a mighty army, ordinary people can say "No."' Mail on Sunday

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Cinematic and gripping - a must read for anyone trying to grasp both the human dimension and larger dynamics of events in this brutal contemporary war. A Small, Stubborn Town : Life, death and defiance in Ukraine – ‘The mesmerising story of how in the face of a mighty army, ordinary people can say "No. Luke Harding in The Observer: “This gripping story is the literary equivalent of a superb miniature painting. I'm the author of "These Are Not Gentle People," a true-crime novel set in South Africa and published in South Africa, the UK and the Netherlands.

But a plan is emerging, and there's a chance it could save not just Voznesensk, but the rest of southern Ukraine.

Its people are indomitable and unyielding, brave and determined, savvy and funny when the chips are down.

Arkady Ostrovsky (Journalist and podcaster - “Next Year in Moscow): “A captivating tale of one Ukrainian town, a microcosm of war and a heartening story of people’s defiance, ingenuity and spirit.This short punchy account of a few days in the now interminable invasion by Putin of Ukraine is fascinating on many levels. Philippe Sands'We are touched by the courage and dignity of Andrew Harding's characters - qualities that the author must surely possess in equal measure. A brilliant insight into the early days of the war in Ukraine through the story of one incredible town. Reporter Andrew Harding tells the story of the small Ukrainian town Voznesensk during the initial stages of the Russian invasion in March 2022.