The Rasputin Dagger (Paperback)

Theresa Breslin (author)

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Paperback 400 Pages
Published: 10/08/2017

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Synopsis

Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills Award 2018

Russia, 1916.

Nina Ivanovna’s world is in turmoil. Her only hope is to travel to St Petersburg, to escape the past and find a future.

Stefan Kolodin is a medical student – young and idealistic, he wants change for Russia and its people.

Amidst the chaos of a city in revolt, their lives collide. And a stormy relationship develops . . . full of passion and politics.

But soon Nina is drawn in to the glamorous, lavish lives of the Russian royal family – where she begins to fall under the spell of their mysterious monk, Grigory Rasputin. The ruby-studded dagger he carries – beautiful and deadly – could save her and Stefan from a cursed life

. . . or condemn them to it.

‘An outstanding writer – simply superb’ Independent

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780552565257
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 277 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 24 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

A thrilling tale of political action and love . . . Breslin evokes compassion for the hapless Imperial family, without losing sense of the crisis facing Russia’s people, and seamlessly inserts her characters into the events leading to the rise of the Bolsheviks - Financial Times

Theresa Breslin gives a gripping account of Nina’s life in St Petersburg amongst the growing unrest of The Russian Revolution, seamlessly blending historical events and traditional folk tales with a dramatic plot. This meticulously researched book is a must-read for historical fiction fans and a great way to mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution. - Scottish Book Trust (Children's Book of the Month)

Breslin's young adult book takes on some big themes from Russian history and makes them accessible to all. - Irish Independent

Rich with historical detail this fascinating and epic tale will sweep you away whilst reminding us of the chaos and turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Riveting. - South Wales Evening Post

There will no doubt be many more novels about the [Russian] revolution this year and this will be at the forefront. - Books for Keeps