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The Concubine's Secret

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The Concubine's Secret by Kate Furnivall is a gripping tale set against the political upheaval of 1930s Russia and China. It follows Lydia Ivanova as she embarks on a perilous journey to uncover family secrets and reunite with lost loved ones. Along her path, she encounters betrayal and danger, testing her resilience and determination in a beautifully woven narrative of love and courage.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by historical fiction filled with intrigue, romance, and adventure. Set against the backdrop of 1920s Russia and China, it weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of truth, making it an alluring read for those who appreciate richly drawn characters and evocative settings.

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The Concubine's Secret

In The Russian Concubine, Kate Furnivall told the gripping story of an exiled Russian girl finding forbidden love in war-torn China. Now her journey continues . . .

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China, 1929. For years, Lydia Ivanova 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 Chinese lover, Chang An Lo.

Journeying with her half-brother Alexei, Lydia begins a dangerous search. 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.

Series: Russian Concubine

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751540451

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Kate Furnivall lives in Wales. This is her third novel.

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