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Kate Furnivall Books

    January 1, 1950

    Kate Furnivall explores the enduring value of inner thoughts and emotions, drawing inspiration from her own upbringing and her mother's extraordinary life. Her mother, whose childhood spanned Russia, China, and India, instilled in her an understanding of the world's volatility and the profound significance of what resides within one's mind and heart. After studying English and working in publishing and advertising, Furnivall's extensive travels provided invaluable insights into diverse cultures. These experiences deeply informed her writing, particularly a novel inspired by her mother's story, which uses fictional elements to depict the unique circumstances of White Russian refugees in China.

    Kate Furnivall
    The Russian concubine
    The Liberation
    Under a blood red sky
    The Concubine's secret
    The Betrayal
    The Jewel of St Petersburg

    • The Jewel of St Petersburg

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.9(3903)Add rating

      Russia, 1910. Young Valentina Ivanova charms St Petersburg's aristocracy with her classic Russian beauty and her talent as a pianist. But she scandalises society when she begins a romance with Jens Friis, a Danish engineer. He brings to her life a passion and an intimacy she has never known. Unbending in their opposition, her parents push her into a loveless engagement with a Russian count. Valentina struggles for independence and to protect her young sister from the tumult sweeping the city, as Russia is bound for rebellion. The Tsar, the Duma and the Bolsheviks are at each other's throats and Valentina is forced to make a choice that changes her life for ever . . .

      The Jewel of St Petersburg

    • The Betrayal

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.9(242)Add rating

      This epic novel is an unforgettably powerful story of love, loss and the long shadow of war, perfect for readers of Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop.

      The Betrayal

    • The Concubine's secret

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      For years Lydia Ivanova believed her father was killed by the Bolsheviks and when she learns he is captive in Stalin's Russia goes searching for him with her half-brother Alexei. When Alexei disappears, Lydia is stranded in Russia but he lover Chang An Lo races to protect her as she risks the consequences to discover the truth.

      The Concubine's secret

    • Under a blood red sky

      • 502 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.8(4134)Add rating

      Under a Blood Red Sky is a breathtaking epic novel - a tale of love, escape, revenge and redemption.

      Under a blood red sky

    • The Liberation

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
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      One of the most highly acclaimed writers of historical fiction returns with her most evocative novel to date

      The Liberation

    • The Russian concubine

      • 577 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      3.8(8757)Add rating

      A sweeping novel set in war-torn China, with a star-crossed love story at its centre.

      The Russian concubine

    • The Italian Wife

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.7(1471)Add rating

      Discover a brilliant story of intrigue, romance and betrayal in 1930s Italy, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal.

      The Italian Wife

    • The White Pearl

      3.7(1928)Add rating

      Set against the attack on Pearl Harbour, the breathtakingly epic new novel from the bestselling author of The Russian Concubine

      The White Pearl

    • The Guardian of Lies

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
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      This epic novel is an unforgettably powerful story of love, loss and the long shadow of war, perfect for readers of Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop.

      The Guardian of Lies

    • The Far Side of the Sun

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      *** THE Sunday Times TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** 'Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric' Kate Mosse Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ***** With beautiful blue skies, sandy beaches and glorious sunshine, the Bahamas is a slice of heaven. But in 1943, the world is at war and even paradise isn't safe . . . Twenty-three-year-old Dodie Wyatt thought she had escaped her turbulent past - but one night her peace is shattered when she chooses to help a man she finds stabbed in an alleyway. On the other side of Nassau, wealthy diplomat's wife Ella Stanford plays the role she has been born into, throwing herself into charitable work and charming her husband's powerful friends. But she has secrets to keep - and those secrets could put her life in danger. Further praise for Kate Furnivall: 'Superb storytelling' Dinah Jefferies 'A thrilling plot ... Fast-paced with a sinister edge' Times 'A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!' Lesley Pearse 'Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written ...will capture the reader to the last' Sun 'Truly captivating' Elle 'Perfect escapist reading' Marie Claire 'An achingly beautiful epic' New Woman 'A rollicking good read' Daily Telegraph

      The Far Side of the Sun