Browsing: Russia

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a gripping espionage thriller: On the eve of World War I, a Russian spy arrives in London, ready to commit a murder that will change the course of history. “Eerily plausible… One of Follett’s finest” (Time).

“One of the greatest love stories in world literature” (Vladimir Nabokov): Follow the unforgettable trajectory of Anna and Vronsky’s doomed passion as they struggle to find happiness and fulfillment. A classic novel that William Faulkner called “the best ever written.”

“Glorious” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): During the Nazis’ siege of Leningrad, two prisoners face death if they don’t accomplish a simple yet impossible order: Find a dozen eggs for a wedding cake. A “spellbinding” New York Times bestseller that “perfectly blends tragedy and comedy” (USA Today).

Perfect for fans of Amy Tan: Jinhua is sold as a concubine to a scholar who travels the world. But what will happen when the world changes her? “Curry masterfully weaves a sweeping story that crosses time and continents” (Associated Press).

“L’Amour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen” (People). Ruthless gunmen, rancorous feuds, courageous heroes — the Wild West comes to life in this gripping series of adventures from an all-time master of frontier fiction!

Based on the true account of a World War II POW who escaped from a Soviet gulag, this book chronicles Clemens Forell’s harrowing, years-long trek across Siberia to regain his freedom. “A story of human courage, endurance, and terror” (The Washington Post).

In this “revealing” account (Newsweek), a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian traces the lives of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra — the final rulers of the Romanov dynasty. “A wonderfully rich tapestry” (The New York Times) with over 9,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.