First published 2016
The Russian Revolution erupts, and foreign nationals in Petrograd find themselves trapped in the "red madhouse." Journalists, diplomats, and socialites watch helplessly as the city descends into chaos. Amidst the upheaval, they record their experiences in diaries and letters home, bearing witness to a world on the brink of collapse. Rappaport's gripping account puts readers at the heart of the revolution's unfolding drama.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, political-thriller, russian-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: historical-fiction, political-thriller
Setting: Russia (Federation), Saint Petersburg (Russia), Saint Petersburg, Soviet Union
Period: Revolution, 1917-1921, 20th Century
464 pages · Hardcover · Hutchinson