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Under A Blood Red Sky

'Escapism at its best' Glamour

Kate Furnivall author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:6th Oct '08

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In Under a Blood Red Sky, a woman's quest for freedom leads her through a transformed Russia, uncovering love and loyalty amidst the harsh realities of Communism.

Set against the backdrop of the Davinsky Labour Camp in Siberia in 1933, Under a Blood Red Sky tells the gripping story of Sofia Morozova, a woman determined to escape the harsh realities of her existence. With the bitter cold, relentless hunger, and grueling labor weighing heavily on her, Sofia clings to two things: the hope of freedom and the enchanting stories shared by her friend Anna. These tales, filled with memories of a charmed life in Petrograd and Anna's deep love for the revolutionary Vasily, provide Sofia with the strength to endure her suffering.

When Anna falls gravely ill, Sofia makes a solemn promise to escape the camp and find Vasily, the man who symbolizes hope and love for both women. However, as she embarks on her perilous journey, Sofia quickly realizes that the Russia she once knew has transformed under the oppressive regime of Communism. Her quest takes her through industrial factories and remote villages, where she encounters a complex web of secrecy and deception.

Throughout her journey, Sofia discovers not only the harsh truths of her homeland but also the bonds of courage, loyalty, and an unexpected love that challenges her commitment to Anna. Under a Blood Red Sky is a tale of love, escape, revenge, and redemption, weaving together the threads of friendship and sacrifice in a time of turmoil.

For fans of historical, epic fiction, it doesn't get much better than this - exciting and atmospheric, with strong and gutsy characters The Bookseller This gripping novel is poignant, beautifully written and will capture the reader to the last' Sun 'A great wintry epic; rug and hot chocolate optional' Elle '[A] gripping tale ... truly captivating' **** Now 'Inspiring' Essentials

ISBN: 9780751540444

Dimensions: 199mm x 129mm x 35mm

Weight: 400g

528 pages