The Jewel Of St Petersburg: 'Breathtakingly good' Marie Claire
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Author: Kate Furnivall
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 464
Russia, 1910. Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg s aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. She scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other s throats. Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .
Author: Kate Furnivall
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 464
Russia, 1910. Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg s aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. She scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other s throats. Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Kate Furnivall
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 464
Russia, 1910. Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg s aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. She scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other s throats. Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .
Author: Kate Furnivall
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 464
Russia, 1910. Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg s aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. She scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other s throats. Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .
The Jewel Of St Petersburg: 'Breathtakingly good' Marie Claire