Published by Little, Brown 2009
China, 1929. For years Lydia Ivanova, a Russian exile in China, believed her father was killed by the Bolsheviks. But when she learns he is captive in Stalin-controlled Russia, the fiery-haired girl is willing to leave everything behind – even her beloved Chinese lover, Chang An Lo.
Journeying with her half-brother Alexei, Lydia begins a dangerous search and gains a harrowing insight into early Soviet Russia. Tension grows between the two, for while Alexei is searching for his past, Lydia is looking for her future. But when Alexei disappears, Lydia is left almost penniless in Soviet Russia – and doubting the choices she has made. Surrounded by dangers, she searches for information and soon finds herself entangled with a Russian officer.
But Chang An Lo has not forgotten Lydia. He knows things about her father that she does not. And while he races to protect her, she is prepared to risk treacherous consequences to discover the truth.
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‘A gripping thriller.’ THE TELEGRAPH
‘Full of rich history, heart-stopping romance and delicious dangers. A sweeping, sumptuous epic.’ LANCASHIRE EVENING POST
‘Furnivall’s characters burst into your life in this compelling story. The power of the narrative grips you tight and won’t let you go.’ LIBRARY JOURNAL
‘Furnivall vividly evokes Lydia’s character and personal struggles against a backdrop of depravity and corruption.’ PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
‘An inspiring read.’ ESSENTIALS
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‘A real page turner.’ SAINSBURY’S MAGAZINE
‘Such a compelling story. I was totally gripped.’ ROSANNA LEY
‘Fabulously strong female characters.’ EMMA STONEX
‘Kate Furnivall knows how to create stories that blow you away.’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY
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