The Longest Winter
Published on 15. November 2012
200 pages
978-1-4472-3903-1 (ISBN)
Description
Evelyn Markham, devastated by reports that her fiance is 'missing in action' in the trenches of France, leaves for Russia and the breathtaking opulence of her cousins' mansion in Petrograd.
But it is 1916 and Russia is on the brink of a revolution that will change the course of its history. As chaos overwhelms the city, Evelyn and the Suvarovs are forced to leave for the frozen twilight of the north. There, amidst the bitter turmoil of civil war, Evelyn is plunged into a life without privilege and luxury, a life of hardship and danger. A life that unexpectedly leads her heart in a direction that she had thought barred to her for ever ...
But it is 1916 and Russia is on the brink of a revolution that will change the course of its history. As chaos overwhelms the city, Evelyn and the Suvarovs are forced to leave for the frozen twilight of the north. There, amidst the bitter turmoil of civil war, Evelyn is plunged into a life without privilege and luxury, a life of hardship and danger. A life that unexpectedly leads her heart in a direction that she had thought barred to her for ever ...
Reviews / Votes
'Superb dialogue, with graphic descriptions of the legacy of war' Woman's World'A truly satisfying read' Best
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
File size
0,42 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4472-3903-1 (9781447239031)
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Daphne Wright is a historical novelist with a special interest in the way wars have liberated women. Born in London, she worked in publishing for ten years before becoming a writer. After six historical novels, she turned to crime under the pseudonym of Natasha Cooper. She now divides her time between the city and the Somerset Levels.
