Browsing: Russia

This New York Times bestseller follows Edith, a Jewish woman who disguised her identity to evade the Gestapo. When a member of the Nazi party courted her, Edith began an extraordinary and dangerous double life. “An inspiring example of perseverance in the face of terrible adversity” (Publishers Weekly).

“Gripping” (Booklist): In 1959, nine Russian hikers met a bizarre death in the Ural Mountains in a notorious case that perplexes investigators to this day. This New York Times bestseller digs into the facts and offers a compelling answer to the mystery. With over 4,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“A fascinating story of an extraordinary man” (Elie Wiesel) from a New York Times bestselling author: Follow the incredible life of Raoul Wallenberg, a courageous hero whose efforts saved countless Hungarian Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazi regime.

Based on the 18th-century diary of a Polish countess, this story follows orphaned Anna, who is forced to leave the only home she’s ever known. Sent to live with her aunt, she struggles to find her place as violence and political turmoil plague her beloved country.

Held captive with no chance of escape, a daughter of Russia’s last tsar records her side of the story — from her family’s escape to their final hours in the House of Special Purpose… A haunting fictional chronicle of one of history’s great tragedies.

Two Women. One Mysterious Relic. Separated By Centuries. Nicola Marter was born with a gift so rare and dangerous, she…

In this sweeping USA Today bestseller, sisters Tatiana and Dasha must contend with forbidden love, harrowing conditions, and devastating secrets during the Nazi invasion of Leningrad. “Emotionally compelling… A page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews) with nearly 35,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Poisonwood Bible comes this provocative novel about a man torn between two countries in his search for identity in the wake of World War II.

A Washington Post and Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year: Set amidst the intrigue and extravagance of the 18th-century Russian court, this “brilliant” and “bold” bestseller (Booklist) charts the epic rise of Catherine the Great.