For the most part it's well paced, the writing is digestible and overall the book is one that I'll remember. I am a lover of historical fiction and this book while not without its shortcomings (more on that in a minute) is a beautifully written and researched account of human resilience and love. And overall, I really enjoyed this book too. As the follow up to Martha Hall Kelly's incredibly popular historical fiction novel, Lilac Girls, it's sure to be a hit with historical fiction lovers. Part of the reason may be the fact that I found the subject matter more interesting in the first book.I predict that this book is going to be very popular this spring.
I can’t say I enjoyed this one QUITE as much as LILAC GIRLS, though it’s well-written and held my attention. The book is often suspenseful, which makes it a reasonably compelling read. And you’ll see all the ways in which war somewhat whimsically changes the fortunes of individuals and families. There’s a realistic glimpse of the savagery of both World War I and the Revolution in Russia. Parts of the book take place in Paris and Connecticut - both of which became refuges for many aristocrats or White Russians fleeing Russia. Each suffers significant personal losses. For many of those years, the friends lose touch. Varinka – a Russian peasant, living on Sofya’s estate, whose opportunities expand during the Russian Revolution.
Sofya – a cousin of Tsar Nicolas II, and her harrowing escape from war-torn Russia, with horrific accompanying losses,.Philanthropist Eliza – and her efforts to help both her friend and other desperate Russian emigres,.As it unfolds, the book is told from the perspectives of three women: Beginning in 1914, before the war begins, Eliza’s close friendship with Russian aristocrat Sofya Streshnayva forms the foundation of the story. Eliza’s story centers around World War Iand the Russian Revolution.
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