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Expected publication: November 7th 2017 by Little, Brown and Company
From the mega-bestselling author of White Oleander and Paint It Black, a sweeping historical saga of the Russian Revolution, as seen through the eyes of one young woman
St. Petersburg, New Year's Eve, 1916. Marina Makarova is a young woman of privilege who aches to break free of the constraints of her genteel life, a life about to be violently upended by the vast forces of history. Swept up on these tides, Marina will join the marches for workers' rights, fall in love with a radical young poet, and betray everything she holds dear, before being betrayed in turn.
As her country goes through almost unimaginable upheaval, Marina's own coming-of-age unfolds, marked by deep passion and devastating loss, and the private heroism of an ordinary woman living through extraordinary times. This is the epic, mesmerizing story of one indomitable woman's journey through some of the most dramatic events of the last century.
The author is unknown to me but The Revolution of Marina M. sounds like the perfect book for me:
Historical fiction ✔
1900's ✔
Russia ✔
Russia ✔
The Russian Revolution ✔
800+ pages ✔
I can't wait for it to be released!
Fascinating! First time I hear about the author as well, but this book sounds like a very interesting read. Hope you get the chance to read it and enjoy every page :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, here's my WoW!
It sounds like an excellent read! :)
DeleteI don't really read much historical fiction other than the sort of Tudor period but I hope you'll enjoy this!
ReplyDeleteI mostly read ancient historical fiction so it's not my go to historical fiction either but it sounds amazing.
DeleteThis book sounds incredible!! I still haven't read White Oleander and I really should get to that one. I will definitely add this to my TBR! Thanks so much for sharing it. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I'll end up liking this one I'm gonna look into her other books.
DeleteI really want to read more books set in Russia after reading The Crown's Game and The Bear and the Nightingale!
ReplyDeleteStacy Renee @ Lazy Day Literature
I haven't read those books but they're on my wishlist so really wanna get my hands on them!
DeleteDon't know if I will pick this one up but I do like the cover and since it seems to meet a lot of your criteria, chances are good you'll find this to be a great read.
ReplyDeleteI really hope so!
DeleteWow, this sounds so good! I love the time period and setting. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteYay, me too (obviously) :D
DeleteThat certainly is an interesting time period. Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI love this time period but weirdly enough haven't read any books set in them.
DeleteI'm a big fan of historical fiction and this book sounds like it would be a great pick for me! Awesome choice this week!
ReplyDeleteCrystal Book Snob
Historical fiction is my favorite!
DeleteOooh! A book about Russia! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Love that cover, hope you enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteI have read a lot about the Russian Revolution because we studied it a lot in school and also because it is a very prominent and intriguing time in history. This sounds like it would be one I would want to read too!
ReplyDeleteI was unable to participate in last week's CWW because of PC problems, so I had not seen your post. But here I am now! <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely AWESOME choice, Steph!! I am very much interested in Russian history and literature, so this novel looks like something I would most likely DEVOUR. I'm adding it to my Goodreads shelves ASAP!!
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