Lost Roses (prequel to Lilac Girls)

Author(s): Martha Hall Kelly

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From the author of the million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls comes Lost Roses, which once again celebrates the unbreakable bonds of women's friendship during the darkest days of history. It is 1914, and New York socialite Eliza Ferriday is thrilled to be traveling to St Petersburg with Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanovs. The two met years ago one summer in Paris and now Eliza is embarking on the trip of a lifetime to see the splendors of Russia. But when Austria declares war on Serbia and Russia's imperial dynasty begins to fall, Eliza escapes back to America, while Sofya and her family flee to their country estate. In need of domestic help, they hire the local fortune-teller's daughter, Varinka, unknowingly bringing intense danger into their household. On the other side of the Atlantic, Eliza is doing her part to help the White Russian families find safety as they escape the revolution. But when Sofya's letters suddenly stop coming, she fears the worst for her best friend. From the turbulent streets of St Petersburg and aristocratic countryside estates to the avenues of Paris to the mansions of Long Island, the lives of Eliza, Sofya and Varinka will intersect in profound ways.

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"In an era crumbling under the weight of war, hatred, and devastation, the bonds of women not only endure but offer sustenance and hope in Martha Hall Kelly's stunning depiction of the lives of Eliza Ferriday and the women she fought to save. Lost Roses is not only a brilliant historical tale, but a love song to all the ways our friendships carry us through the worst of times."--Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours "Epic . . . [Martha Hall] Kelly's gift is bringing to life and to light the untold stories of women and families far away from the war front yet deeply affected by the decisions of leaders and the efforts of fighters. Fans of historical fiction . . . and viewers of period dramas will want to clear their calendars when Lost Roses comes out."--Booklist (starred review) "Kelly memorably portrays three indomitable women who triumph over hardships and successfully brings a complex and turbulent time in history to life."--Publishers Weekly "Inspired by true events, just like its predecessor, and just as well-researched, Lost Roses is a remarkable story and another testament to female strength. This sweeping epic will thrill and delight fans of Lilac Girls and readers of historical fiction alike."--PopSugar "The writing is rich and vivid with detail about the period. . . . A nuanced tale that speaks to the strength of women."--Kirkus Reviews

General Fields

  • : 9781760892616
  • : Penguin Random House
  • : Penguin Books Ltd
  • : 0.588
  • : November 2018
  • : 3.8 Centimeters X 15.5 Centimeters X 23.5 Centimeters
  • : September 2022
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Martha Hall Kelly
  • : Paperback
  • : Jun-19
  • : 813.6
  • : 448