The Bridge to Holy Cross

The Bridge to Holy Cross transports readers to a world at war, against which the profound love between Tatiana Metanova and Major Alexander Belov unfolds. Tatiana, a courageous eighteen-year-old, manages a harrowing escape from war-torn Leningrad to the United States. Pregnant and heartbroken, she believes she has lost her beloved husband, Alexander, to the brutal Soviet regime. In her new life in wartime New York City, Tatiana finds unexpected solace. She builds a life filled with work, friends, and aspirations, yet she is continually haunted by the echo of Alexander's voice calling out to her.

On the other side of the world, Alexander is engulfed in a fight for survival. A decorated hero of the Soviet Union, he has been arrested by Stalin's secret police. As a young American who had been stranded in Russia, Alexander’s ordeal is fraught with peril. Entrenched in his identity as a Soviet citizen, he remains entangled in the grips of a war that seems unending and merciless. For Alexander, each passing day brings him closer to a fatal demise, regardless of the war’s outcome.

Amid intense turmoil and unyielding hope, Tatiana and Alexander grapple with their sorrow and a future shrouded in uncertainty. Their love is an indomitable force that compels them to defy the oppressive tides of fate. The Bridge to Holy Cross weaves their poignant journey across time and continents, offering readers a resonant experience of the depths of human emotion and enduring love.

Paullina Simons, a master of the historical epic, crafts an unforgettable narrative that embraces the vast landscapes of history and the intimate realms of personal suffering and triumph. This book is an evocative piece of literature that will leave an indelible mark on readers long after they have turned the last page.