First published 2001
Abandoned by her lover, a pregnant Englishwoman flees to Russia and secures a governess position with a wealthy family. As war looms, she navigates a world of shifting alliances and dangerous liaisons, caught between the crumbling aristocracy and the rising tide of revolution. In this captivating tale of resilience and reinvention, she must choose between the safety of the gilded cage or the uncertain promise of a new life.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Russia, London (England)
Period: 1904-1914
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