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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 . . .
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have only recently discovered Kate Furnivall and having now read the Concubine books and Under a Blood Red Sky I am hooked!
I am amazed at how some people read a work of fiction and then are critical about lack of historical facts or that the story contains implausible elements. It is FICTION based in a historical context and it is wonderful escapism which I feel is well written to appeal to the majority. It is not pretending to be an in-depth insight into the early days of the USSR so if that is what you are looking for don't buy it. Having said that, I found it interesting to read a book set in a period of time that I knew little about (I am usually a medieval history reader!)
The characters are well portrayed and I found myself wondering what awful twists and turns they could get out of next and the pace of the book is just right.
The one thing I would warn readers is that Amazon are selling the American versions of this and Under a Blood Red Sky (Girl from Junchow & The Red Scarf). I nearly got caught out by buying them as in their wisdom Amazon have not given a synopsis of the American versions or actually said that they are the same books... Grrr.
I am amazed at how some people read a work of fiction and then are critical about lack of historical facts or that the story contains implausible elements. It is FICTION based in a historical context and it is wonderful escapism which I feel is well written to appeal to the majority. It is not pretending to be an in-depth insight into the early days of the USSR so if that is what you are looking for don't buy it. Having said that, I found it interesting to read a book set in a period of time that I knew little about (I am usually a medieval history reader!)
The characters are well portrayed and I found myself wondering what awful twists and turns they could get out of next and the pace of the book is just right.
The one thing I would warn readers is that Amazon are selling the American versions of this and Under a Blood Red Sky (Girl from Junchow & The Red Scarf). I nearly got caught out by buying them as in their wisdom Amazon have not given a synopsis of the American versions or actually said that they are the same books... Grrr.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was so lost in the freezing bleakness of 1930s Moscow this morning, that I didn't realise I was getting burnt sitting out in my garden reading.
Although the backdrop to this novel is the cold, harsh reality of Stalin's Russia, its characters could not be more strong or spirited. As always with Kate Furnivall's novels, the plot strands weave together unnoticeably until the reader is totally snared. The ending to this book is spectacular, both visually and emotionally. You will not forget it in a hurry.
If you have read The Russian Concubine, you will love being swept up in the continuation of Lydia and Chang's adventure. If you haven't read it, you will be desperate to know what came before The Concubine's Secret.
Although the backdrop to this novel is the cold, harsh reality of Stalin's Russia, its characters could not be more strong or spirited. As always with Kate Furnivall's novels, the plot strands weave together unnoticeably until the reader is totally snared. The ending to this book is spectacular, both visually and emotionally. You will not forget it in a hurry.
If you have read The Russian Concubine, you will love being swept up in the continuation of Lydia and Chang's adventure. If you haven't read it, you will be desperate to know what came before The Concubine's Secret.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books I've read this year. I loved it. I bought it in a double pack in WHSmith - buy The Concubine's Secret, get The Russian Concubine free - even though I had already read and loved The Russian Concubine. Furnivall has gone from strength to strength, because this sequel is even better than the original. It is more focused and more tightly constructed but with the same beautiful talent for creating vivid characters that we really care about. A brilliant read. I was up till all hours finishing it when I should have been asleep - I couldn't put it down. Had to know what the wonderful Lydia would do next. There are surprises and heart-breaking twists that kept me on the edge of my seat, and as always with Furnivall's books, the ending left me wanting more. I am already eagerly awaiting her next one.
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Review The Concubines Secret
The title contains a mystery, yet the story itself is ponderous and lacking in much mystery. Some descriptive elements were good but the overall story could have been more focussed... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sandy
The Concubine's Secret
And so the story of Lydia continues ...... a great lighthearted read following on from the first 2 books in the series. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hazel Robertson
Another great Kate Furnivall read
This is the third Kate Furnivall book I have read - the first was The Jewel of St Petersburg which turned out to be the prequel of the Concubine books so I have actually read them... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anne Davis
Utterly brilliant
I had not read much fiction from this era and wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. The story is brilliant and Kate Furnivall keeps you hooked with all the surprising twists and turns... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Book Angel
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Great historical detail combined with romance.
It all seems very well researched.
Kate Furnivall does not disappoint- this is a great read. Read more
It all seems very well researched.
Kate Furnivall does not disappoint- this is a great read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Pallatt
The Concubines Secret
Having fist read The Jewel of St Petersburg published 2010 I was enraptured by Valentinas story and also the authors other books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Yvonne
The Concubine's Secret
I read the first book The Russian Concubine whilst on holiday and couldn't put it down - just had to order the sequel when I came home - can't put this one down either! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rikki C
Perfect Sequel
This is the perfect sequel to a brilliantly written first novel. The characters are developed more and you feel like you are taking the journey with them. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dom
PLEASE READ
THIS IS ANOTHER VERY GOOD READ BY KATE FURNIVALL. I LOVE HER BOOKS AND HAVE READ SEVERAL NEVER A DISAPPOINTMENT AND ALWAYS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT DOWN. Read more
Published 20 months ago by KJCXXX
Curiously compelling
When The Russian Concubine was offered to me a while ago, I dismissed it, rather piously, as a 'women only' historical romance. Read more
Published 21 months ago by DavidI
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