An utterly heart-wrenching historical novel of love, loss and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, from the author of Sisters of War. Countess Sophia Orlova has it all. With a large fortune, a beautiful palatial home in Petrograd and a husband who loves her, her future is bright. But in March 1917, everything changes, as Sophia watches the revolutionary hordes take over her city and her home. When the revolutionaries threaten to shoot Sophia and her husband Dmitry, they are saved by a young man - Nikolai, Dmitry's brother, a fervent supporter of the Bolshevik party, estranged from his family because of his political beliefs. As Russia descends into the chaos of revolution, Sophia and Nikolai grow close. Trapped on the opposite sides of the terrifying political conflict that engulfs the country, they fight against their feelings for each other and hide them from everyone they love. Then a number of high-ranking Bolsheviks are arrested for inciting an insurrection - Nikolai captured among them. Dmitry insists they leave at once for Sophia's own safety, but how can she abandon Nikolai when he needs her the most? -Perfect for readers of Mandy Robotham (The German Midwife) and Suzanne Kelman (When We Were Brave) -Lana's first novel, Sisters of War, is a USA Today bestseller and has sold over 60,000 copies across all formats -Lana grew up in Siberia and the Ukraine her historical novels delve into the dramatic history 'behind the Iron curtain' - a real USP in a busy area of the market -Lana has a talent for writing characters who are not only resilient and passionate, but also human, believable and headstrong - making it all the easier to step into their shoes and be transported back in time Competition: Daughter of the Reich;Sisters of the Resistance;The;German Heiress;Things We Cannot Say;Postmistress of Paris;Resistance Girl;All the Ways We Said Goodbye;A Gentleman in Moscow. Louise Fein;Christine Wells;Anika Scott;Kelly Rimmer;Amor Towles;Meg Waite Clayton;Mandy Robotham