Sometimes you read a book that just captures your interest completely, and is so well written that you just weep with desire over the author's skill. This is one of those.
It is the story of the Russian Revolution told in three parts by the famous children's writer of Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome, who was stationed in Russia as a journalist, and fell in love with Russia, and with the beautiful secretary of Trotsky.
The first part of this novel is told as a Russian Fairytale, the second part tells of the intrigue that covers the two revolutions of 1917, and the third part covers the personal life of Arthur Ransome as he struggles with his home life, his love life with Evgenia, and with his professional life as a journalist and eventual spy for both British and Bolshevick camps.
Told in lyrical writing that will melt your heart with its passion and it's simplicity. One of the best books I have read this year and aimed at Secondary and Senior Secondary levels. Adults will love it too.
Reviewed by Bob
Published by Orion Children’s Books
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