The Lady Red, by Elizabeth Blackwell

In a time of war and deception, what do you sacrifice to save those you love? In spring 1914, Nadia Sholkina - descendant of an aristocratic Russian family - looks forward to a bright future. She had no concerns about the outbreak of war, let alone the revolution that was about to destroy her peaceful world. Her noble family is stripped of everything they own, and hardships quickly follow. To save what remains of her family... and her future... Nadia marries an enthusiastic Bolshevik, in a highly complex process of merging with a new reality. When Nadia agrees to secret work with the Soviets in the 1920s in Paris, she is drawn into a beautiful but harsh world... a world of secrets and deception. She is troubled by the conflict of loyalties, and enters a test of forbidden love. Then she becomes involved in a conspiracy that ends in a horrific murder. What dangers must she face to determine her fate? "A precious historical novel... I wished it would never end! I recommend it to lovers of early twentieth-century history, and to those wondering about what followed the fall of the Romanov family." Historical Novel Society "This is one of the most captivating stories of loss, survival, romance, and danger." — Megan Chance, award-winning author and novelist Elizabeth Blackwell's (Mrs. Red) remarkable novel is the story of Nadia Sholkina, who must reinvent herself when the Russian Revolution occurs, as her family loses everything. A story filled with exciting historical details and well-drawn characters, making it an indispensable novel—a wonderful blend of challenge, conspiracy, and romance. I truly loved it! — Jane Healy, author of "Beantown Girls" Number of pages: 312