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- Publisher: Sphere (2007)
- ASIN: B002PQ8UPY
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazingly gripping story. Set in China 1928, it swept me up in the intricate and surprising plot, at the same time entrancing me with the strong and vibrant characters. I couldn't put it down. The period of history is brilliantly portrayed with all its sights and smells - I was right there in Junchow with them. Kate Furnivall's gift for description and detail is remarkable. I loved the book so much I read it twice - something I've never done before -and I can't wait for her next book.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Truly speechless. This book as left me reeling with satisfaction. Kate Furnivall has written an epic masterpiece. I cannot describe how wonderful this book is. It will take pride of place on my bookshelf.
The historic Chinese culture is nothing I knew about - and quite frankly had never appealed to me before. I almost picked this book up by accident. It was an offer of buy 3 for 2 at Waterstones and it was the only reason why i bought it and I must say It's the BEST thing I have done in a long time. I learnt so much about not only China and it's culture and political history - but I felt a sense of realisation of love and loyalty. Astounding!!
The historic Chinese culture is nothing I knew about - and quite frankly had never appealed to me before. I almost picked this book up by accident. It was an offer of buy 3 for 2 at Waterstones and it was the only reason why i bought it and I must say It's the BEST thing I have done in a long time. I learnt so much about not only China and it's culture and political history - but I felt a sense of realisation of love and loyalty. Astounding!!
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Kate Furnivall has written an outstanding novel in The Russian Concubine. It blew me away. The historical fiction is based on the author's mother's life as a White Russian refugee in China after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 and she brings to it a power and intensity that drew me in and wouldn't let me go.
I devoured the book in a mere two days. I experienced every moment of the suffering and joy of the intimately drawn characters, going through every emotion with the superb Lydia each step of the way. The love-story is powerful but never cheesy, and I now feel I have a much deeper understanding of that period of China out of which Communism grew, in a way I never did before.
Kate Furnivall has an exceptional narrative voice and I will certainly be reading her next book.
I devoured the book in a mere two days. I experienced every moment of the suffering and joy of the intimately drawn characters, going through every emotion with the superb Lydia each step of the way. The love-story is powerful but never cheesy, and I now feel I have a much deeper understanding of that period of China out of which Communism grew, in a way I never did before.
Kate Furnivall has an exceptional narrative voice and I will certainly be reading her next book.
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Fascinating and wonderfully written
I loved this book from the first page. Uncertain at first whether I might get bored I was swept up in the tale from the first page. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Romancelover
Very misleading title
I expected this book to be about a Russian Concubine and it was nothing of the sort. A better title would be Searching for my Chinese Lover. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Anne Relf
Great sequel to the fantastic Russian Concubine
A strong sequel to The Russian Concubine, which I loved when I read it a few years ago.
Good points:
Lydia and Chang are two of the strongest and most... Read more
Good points:
Lydia and Chang are two of the strongest and most... Read more
Published 4 months ago by squinty mcconkers
Totally Absorbing and Compelling Historical Love Story
This book was highly recommended to me by my son - he who's not really keen on fiction, let alone romantic fiction. So what better recommendation could I have had? Read more
Published 7 months ago by Laydilejur
Best book I have read in ages and I read A LOT of books
I think most reviewers have done this book justice, particularly E Tulson and Sammy so I will not add much, but would just like to say this is by far the best book I have read in a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by C Mackay
excellent
Fabulous book as are all her others.
Clever woman.
You're swept along with the characters to the very end and still feel you want to know more.
Clever woman.
You're swept along with the characters to the very end and still feel you want to know more.
Published 15 months ago by julie
Readable, but no classic
If you are after a book you can get stuck into whilst on holiday, then I fully recommend this book. Its story line, although rather unbelievable and over dramatic, is well... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by G. Plowman
Good page turning book
I picked this up as I loved the Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simmons and I felt this would be similar and I was right. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Jordan Paterson
Slightly over hyped, I think
The beginning of this book engaged me and I was just thinking that it could be quite interesting when we skipped ten or so years and started again. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by L. J. Adlington
Vivd in detail and plot
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the depth of character built by the author was fascinating and managed to protry the emotions of the exiled White Russians during this deeply... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by J. Holland
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