Description

In the shadow of World War II, a young woman, Tatiana, believes herself a widow and escapes war-torn Leningrad to build a new life in America, carrying the weight of her lost love. Unbeknownst to her, her husband, Alexander, a decorated hero, faces a grim fate at the hands of Stalin's secret police, his survival hanging by a thread. As the war draws to a close, their lives, separated by continents and unimaginable peril, become intertwined with the ghosts of their past and the fight for their future. This epic tale explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring power of hope against the backdrop of global conflict.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

HarperCollins UK

Published Jan 1, 2004

514 pages

ISBN: 9780007118892

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Avon A

Published Jun 29, 2010

576 pages

ISBN: 9780061987465

available

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Details

First Published

2004

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Abuse