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The Russian Concubine [Kindle Edition]

Kate Furnivall (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews) |
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'Wonderful ... a gripping love story ... A hugely ambitious and atmospheric epic novel' Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTH ** 'The Russian Concubine is a great story of love, loss and conflicting loyalties in a fascinatingly precarious moment of history. 'Wonderful ... a gripping love story ... A hugely ambitious and atmospheric epic novel' Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTH 'The Russian Concubine is a great story of love, loss and conflicting loyalties in a fascinatingly precarious moment of history. The wonderfully drawn and all-too-human characters struggle to survive in a world of danger and bewildering change, constantly choosing whether to embrace the past or to escape it, caught between cultures, ideologies - and the growing realization that only the frail reed of love is strong enough to withstand the destroying winds of time' Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series ** 'I won't fill my precious space with a mass of superlatives, but suffice to say this is my pick of the month ... It is an epic romance adventure, relentlessly paced with a fabulous cast of characters, [and] a wonderfully atmospheric setting ... Little, Brown has a winner' Bookseller

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Wonderful ... a gripping love story ... A hugely ambitious and atmospheric epic novel Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTH The Russian Concubine is a great story of love, loss and conflicting loyalties in a fascinatingly precarious moment of history. The wonderfully drawn and all-too-human characters struggle to survive in a world of danger and bewildering change, constantly Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series A pulse-racing romance ... breathtakingly good' Marie Claire '[an] achingly beautiful epic' New Woman Whether you like romance, history, action or adventure, this highly accomplished, sweeping epic is a perfect winter read ... Escapism at its best, this novel brilliantly captures the sights, sounds and atmosphere of early twentieth-century Russia and C 'A rollicking good read, with a fast-moving plot and oodles of colourful characters and evocative locations. The best thing about it, however, is Lydia ... a heroine that one hopes to meet for more adventures in the future' Telegraph
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 855 KB
  • Print Length: 532 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 042521558X
  • Publisher: Hachette Digital (3 Sep 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B002TXZTIE
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #14,719 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Great! 14 Nov 2007
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.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Sammy
Format:Paperback
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!!
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding! 14 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 10 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.

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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.
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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