A Novel of the Emigre Gets a Fresh Start Thanks to a British author of Serbian descent

Vesna Goldsworthy has moved from Belgrade to London, from writing in Serbian to writing in English, from literary criticism to memoir to poetry, and finally to the book. She has added three works to the genre in question, the most recent being "Iron Curtain: A Love Story" (Norton), which marks yet another departure, from deft contrivance to full-throated voice. This is a well-written book with raw feelings and sharp observations. Gol....