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Russka

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Roger Davis
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In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands - Russia.

Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her peoples - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears.

From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tatar invasions to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of War and Peace to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today - here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel - history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.

©1991 Edward Rutherford (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Russia Fiction War Imperialism Middle Ages Soviet Union
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Another excellent historical saga by Edward Rutherford..... he's a genius. A mesmerising sweep through Russian history.

Fascinating!

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The constant thread of connection that never felt contrived with wonderful characters. I highly recommend this book.

A beautiful sweeping story!

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A typical Rutherford tome readable in confinement for the occasional insight. How does he do it? Suffers from the repetitive style of most other works.

Russia

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great book fantastically put together however after 'london' I found it a little "foreign" not really knowing about Russia or its past hero's and villians. but again a great story

fantastic

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Beautifully written and narrated. Each generation comes to life and the people are filled with colour and movement. The historical events never overshadowed the story of human struggle and triumph.

Brilliant and breathtaking.

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Loved the book! This was my second of Rutherford, the first having been China. Being Russian myself, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history in such detail. The author goes from one century to another with such natural ease. It gave me a great understanding of my history, which I must confess I don’t know well.

Educational and great narration

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