This trilogy chronicles the journey of young revolutionaries from the streets of East London through their passage into Stalinist Russia. It follows their political evolution from early anarchist fervor to the harsh realities of a repressive regime. The series explores how ideals of freedom and revolution can fracture under the weight of guilt and disillusionment over time. It's a compelling examination of personal sacrifice and the transformation of ideology in the face of totalitarianism.
The first novel of the Faces of Terror Trilogy is set around the Siege of Sidney Street and the fermenting anarchism of East London. The novel describes youth seduced by revolution through the characters Peter the Painter and Lydia Alexandrova, a young aristocrat who rebels against her class.