The Russian Concubine: 'Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric' Kate Mosse Furnivall, Kate Summary A sweeping novel set in war-torn 1928 China, with a star-crossed love story at its center.In a city full of thieves and Communists, danger and death, spirited young Lydia Ivanova has lived a hard life. A sweeping novel set in war-torn 1928 China, with a star-crossed love story at its center.In a city full of thieves and Communists, danger and death, spirited young Lydia Ivanova has lived a hard life. Always looking over her shoulder, the sixteen-year-old must steal to feed herself and her mother, Valentina, who numbered among the Russian elite until Bolsheviks murdered most of them, including her husband. As exiles, Lydia and Valentina have learned to survive in a foreign land.Often, Lydia steals away to meet with the handsome young freedom fighter Chang An Lo. But they face danger: Chiang Kai Shek's troops are headed toward Junchow to kill Reds like Chang, who has in his possession the jewels of a tsarina, meant as a gift for the despot's wife. The young pair's all-consuming love can only bring shame and peril upon them, from both sides. Those in power will do anything to quell it. But Lydia and Chang are powerless to end it. Perfect for fans of Political, Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Political Fiction Books, Political Thrillers Books, Legal Thrillers Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 608 pages · Paperback By Furnivall, Kate Details ISBN: 9780751540420 Author: Furnivall, Kate Format: Paperback Pages: 608 Language: English Publication date: 1 November 2007 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Furnivall, Kate and Kate Furnivall · Publisher: Russian Concubine More about this book Reviews . . The Concubine's Secret and The Jewel of St Petersburg are also available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook. Further praise for Kate Furnivall: 'Superb storytelling' Dinah Jefferies 'A thrilling plot .
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