Author:Vanora Bennett
From the author of Midnight in St Petersburg, a novel of love, art, music and family secrets set amongst the Russian émigré community of Paris in 1937.
Evie, a rebellious young American leaves New York in search of art and adventure in jazz-age Paris, where her grandmother lives. But on arrival, her grandmother’s sudden death leaves Evie compelled to carry out her dying wish: to find a man from her past called Zhenya.
The quest leads Evie deep into the heart of the Russian émigré community of Paris. With the world on the brink of war, she becomes embroiled in murder plots, conspiracies and illicit love affairs as White faces Red Russian and nothing is as it seems.
With Jean, a liberal Russian writer by her side, Evie finally seems to have found the passion and excitement she's yearned for. But is she any nearer to discovering the identity of the mysterious Zhenya, or the heartbreak of her grandmother's past?
Deeply romantic
—— Good Housekeepingblissful escapist writing
—— The TimesShe tells a story ... with unobtrusive skill and sympathy
—— The Sunday Timesa genuinely intriguing and intricate plot with lots of false leads, twists, turns and surprises
—— Culture FlyWith its superb characterisation, enigmatic storyline and gripping dénouement, The White Russian is a dark and fascinating slice of little-known history.
—— Lancashire Evening PostVanora Bennett captures the mood of the thirties to perfection, and her characters simply leap off the page
—— Books MonthlyThis is a great, intriguing book that really grabs you. Perfect if you love historical novels
—— Frost MagazineThis well-researched piece is a thrilling page-turner
—— The LadyA gripping novel of forbidden passion and intrigue
—— Woman & HomeA thoughtful read
—— HNRA well-researched page-turner
—— GuardianDelightfully written with pathos, intrigue and mystery on every page
—— Northern Life Magazinea ghastly gathering sense of unease never lets up… chilling tale
—— Woman & HomeA gripping and highly convincing novel… Here are intrigue and clever parallel narratives… One emerges from immersion in this tantalizing creation admiring both Taylor’s art and the cleverness of his imagination
—— Allan Massie , ScotsmanThis is a gripping tale of intrigue
—— Good Book GuideA splendidly disrespectful counterfactual history that questions the perceived patriotism of King Edward VIII and his notoriously pro-Hitler views
—— Mark Perryman , Huffington PostA witty, meticulous detailed alternative version of the second world war
—— ObserverWhile readers will delight in the excitement and adventure of this story, they will also learn about the poverty and difficulties faced by many children throughout the world and about the consequences of corruption in government
—— Marianne Saccardi , Greenwich CitizenThe chase leads them throughout the city, exposing the great disparity between the "haves" and the "have nots," and the huge injustice this represents. They face moral dilemmas throughout and, ultimately, make good decisions. Their intelligence and characters make the condition in which they live seem even more unfair
—— Kristin Anderson , School Library JournalAn exciting read full of suspense. This will appeal to boys and to girls, and could act as a stimulus to classroom discussion of poverty, child workers, recycling in third world countries and the misuse of economic and political power
—— School Librarian
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