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- 456 pages
- Reading time
- 16 hours
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Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg, the narrative follows John Durward, who reconnects with old friends and encounters sisters Vera and Nina, alongside the hapless inventor Nicolai Markovitch. The story intertwines their lives with Semyonov, a brooding doctor and returning character from the previous book, adding a sinister element to the plot. Themes of friendship and societal dynamics unfold as Durward navigates this vibrant yet complex world, revealing the intricacies of Russian life during a tumultuous period.
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The Secret City, Hugh Walpole
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Secret City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hugh Walpole
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 456
- ISBN13
- 9791041806485
- Category
- Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Adventure fiction, About Literature, History, Historical prose, World prose, Alternative history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg, the narrative follows John Durward, who reconnects with old friends and encounters sisters Vera and Nina, alongside the hapless inventor Nicolai Markovitch. The story intertwines their lives with Semyonov, a brooding doctor and returning character from the previous book, adding a sinister element to the plot. Themes of friendship and societal dynamics unfold as Durward navigates this vibrant yet complex world, revealing the intricacies of Russian life during a tumultuous period.