The Four Winds of Heaven
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: Forth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small rip on back of jacket and light chipping on spine. Jacket otherwise fine
Sweep through the glittering palaces of Imperial Russia and the tumultuous streets of revolutionary Europe in this epic family saga. The Four Winds of Heaven follows the Gunzburg family, a dynasty of Jewish bankers whose lives are inextricably linked to the fate of the Romanovs. The narrative spans decades, transporting readers from the opulence of St. Petersburg to the high-society circles of Paris and London. Monique Raphel High masterfully blends historical fact with passionate fiction, exploring the impact of the Russian Revolution on those who had everything to lose. At its heart, the story focuses on the resilient women of the Gunzburg line as they navigate the collapse of an empire and the rise of a new world order, forbidden romances, and family secrets that span generations. These characters must face the struggle to maintain identity and heritage amidst global upheaval. With its lush prose and meticulous historical detail, this novel is a captivating journey through one of history’s most dramatic eras, perfect for fans of grand historical dramas and sweeping romantic epics.
Author: Monique Raphel High
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Delacorte Press
Edition: Forth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small rip on back of jacket and light chipping on spine. Jacket otherwise fine
Sweep through the glittering palaces of Imperial Russia and the tumultuous streets of revolutionary Europe in this epic family saga. The Four Winds of Heaven follows the Gunzburg family, a dynasty of Jewish bankers whose lives are inextricably linked to the fate of the Romanovs. The narrative spans decades, transporting readers from the opulence of St. Petersburg to the high-society circles of Paris and London. Monique Raphel High masterfully blends historical fact with passionate fiction, exploring the impact of the Russian Revolution on those who had everything to lose. At its heart, the story focuses on the resilient women of the Gunzburg line as they navigate the collapse of an empire and the rise of a new world order, forbidden romances, and family secrets that span generations. These characters must face the struggle to maintain identity and heritage amidst global upheaval. With its lush prose and meticulous historical detail, this novel is a captivating journey through one of history’s most dramatic eras, perfect for fans of grand historical dramas and sweeping romantic epics.