The Countess of the Revolution, Lana Kortchik
The Countess of the Revolution, Lana Kortchik
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The Countess of the Revolution

Author: Lana Kortchik

Narrator: Dinah Marti

Unabridged: 12 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 12/08/2022


Synopsis

‘Everything I love about historical fiction and more.’ Reader review March, 1917 Petrograd is on the eve of revolution. For , the city of her childhood – the only home she has ever known – has become her deadly enemy. The mob are ready to get rid of anyone connected to the old regime, including Sophia. When rebels threaten to shoot Sophia and her husband, they are saved by , a fervent supporter of the revolution. Determined to help Nikolai’s cause, Sophia sets up a hospital wing in the house, nursing injured victims by his side. Her kindness has captured Nikolai’s heart, but their burgeoning romance is forbidden. With battle lines drawn between the new and the old, both their lives are in danger… Will their love be strong enough to overcome the horrors of war? From the bestselling author of comes a heart-wrenching novel of lovers trapped on the opposite sides of a terrifying political conflict, loss, and sacrifice. ‘ It is brilliantly researched and very well written.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was well written with a captivating storyline and well-developed characters. ’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘. The plot, the characters, the writing are so compelling. I really did find this such a page turner and enjoyed it very much. ’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘so mirrors the conflicts and choices for thousands caught up in a disastrous strife. Thoroughly recommended.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers LOVE !

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ann on February 11, 2024

This story of the life of a countess (really an ex-countess) living in St. Petersburg at the start of the Russian Revolution was a little too much of a romance novel for me. The reader sees the countess’ opulent life and her passionless marriage. Then amid the bullets and chaos (Bolshevik vs Tsarist......more

Goodreads review by Donna on April 02, 2023

"Russia was a ship without a helm, at the mercy of a horrifying tempest, propelled by a current towards deadly rocks." The Countess of the Revolution provides an informative look at the Russian Revolution of 1917 but that is also where its fault lies. Though well researched, it turned into too mu......more

Goodreads review by Rosie on January 02, 2023

Countess Of The Revolution is historical fiction set in Russia around 1917. The story opens in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg). Countess Sophia Orlova and her family are caught up in the revolution, trapped and then imprisoned in their home by drunken soldiers; they fear for their lives. They are sa......more

Goodreads review by Garrett on December 04, 2022

Fascinating Historical Fiction Revolutions (and wars in general) are not as romantic as the victors would have us believe. But amidst all the suffering and death, romantic relationships can take root, as they do in this book. While unflinching in her portrayal of a tumultuous time in history, Ms. Kor......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on March 30, 2023

Infuriatingly, this rich topic is done a terrible disservice by the shoddy writing. There has been no effort put into characterization and it is impossible to care about the journey.......more