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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 Fiction Russia Middle Ages War Imperialism Soviet Union Socialism Middle East
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Written 30 years ago as Russia came closer to the West. Russka is fictional and possibly near the Russia Ukraine border with an intertwining story of both through many years of history. In Rutherford’s way of following families through the years. An immense achievement.

Russia part of Russia or Ukraine?

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Absolutely brilliant story written by a total and utter master story teller. Talk about bringing history to life, you couldn’t help but be transformed into a different time through each absorbing chapter. Roger Davis becomes your friend as you unwind and listen to his dulcet tones tell you the most magnificent story of a despotic regime that changes its name but rarely it’s character. Loved it!

Edward Rutherfurd

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Not sure if I bit off more than I could comfortably chew... Better critics than I can give more worthy evaluation, I will probably play it again over the winter and see if I find more continuity of storylines and feel more relationship with characters. Undoubtedly, well presented!

Epic

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A tentative selection proved to be a marvel. Great story beautifully woven together keeping me captivated and comped for more

Epic tale

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A captivating story about the history and early beginnings of Russia and its colourful twisted threads.

Rich in Russian history

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