Polostan
Polostan
'Inventive' THE TIMES
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Termination Shock and Cryptonomicon, the first installment in a monumental new trilogy—an expansive historical epic of intrigue and international espionage, presaging the dawn of the Atomic Age.
A new historical espionage trilogy from the bestselling author of TERMINATION SHOCK and CRYPTONOMICON
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionPolostan, by the masterful storyteller Neal Stephenson, invites readers into an expansive historical epic that sweeps across continents and eras, capturing the tumultuous transition into the 20th century. This first instalment in a groundbreaking trilogy intricately weaves together intrigue, international espionage, and the stark realities of a world on the brink of monumental change.
The novel's protagonist, Dawn Rae Bjornberg, is born into the rugged landscapes of the American West, her beginnings marked by the unconventional ideologies of a clan of cowboy anarchists. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving world, finding herself transplanted from the revolutionary fervour of post-Revolution Leningrad to the vast plains of Montana. Raised by her father, a devout Leninist who re-names her Aurora, Dawn navigates the complexities of her dual identities and the ideological clashes between West and East.
As she matures, Aurora becomes entangled in the gritty turmoil of gun-running and revolutionary activities amidst the Great Depression’s gloom in Washington, D.C. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a shocking truth about her past emerges, thrusting her into the sights of U.S. authorities. Facing imminent danger, she flees back to the Soviet Union, where she is moulded into a skilled operative by a nascent secret organization that will evolve into the formidable KGB.
Polostan is set against a richly textured tapestry of historical events, capturing the essence of a world beset by economic despair, political upheaval, and the inexorable march towards the Atomic Age. Stephenson's narrative prowess shines through as he crafts a story that is both inventive and meticulously detailed, drawing readers into a deeply engaging tale of espionage, revolution, and identity.
This enthralling epic provides a vivid exploration of a heroine caught between two worlds, navigating a landscape fraught with deception and ambition. Neal Stephenson sets the stage for an immersive series that promises to challenge perceptions and transport readers to a bygone era with undeniable charm and historical authenticity.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008262600
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Borough Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 320
About the Author
NEAL STEPHENSON is the author of: Fall or, Dodge in Hell; The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. (with Nicole Galland); Seveneves, Reamde, Anathem; the three-volume historical epic The Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World); Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age, Snow Crash and Zodiac, and the groundbreaking nonfiction work In the Beginning . . . Was the Command Line.
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