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Tatianas and Alexanders Series

This series plunges into the tumultuous waters of World War II, chronicling a sweeping love story against a backdrop of chaos and uncertainty. It follows the intertwined destinies of two young individuals whose passion is tested by the brutal realities of war. The narrative explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope amidst unimaginable hardship. Readers will be captivated by the intense emotions and resilient spirits found within this epic tale.

Children of Liberty
Tatiana and Alexander
The Bronze Horseman

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  1. The Bronze Horseman

    • 637 pages
    • 23 hours of reading

    From the author of the international bestseller Tully comes an epic tale of passion, betrayal, and survival set in World War II Russia. In 1941 Leningrad, the city’s former grandeur contrasts sharply with the harsh realities of Stalin's regime. Sisters Tatiana and Dasha Metanov live in a cramped apartment with their family, but when Hitler invades, the siege transforms their already difficult lives into a fight for survival. Amidst this chaos, Tatiana encounters Alexander, a Red Army officer whose confidence and hidden past intrigue her. As relentless winter and the German blockade grip the city, the Metanovs face increasingly desperate circumstances. With bombs falling and food scarce, Tatiana and Alexander's love blossoms, threatening her family's stability and exposing his dangerous secret—one that could be as destructive as the war itself. Caught between two deadly forces, they navigate a tumultuous history that reshapes the modern world. Mesmerizing from the first page to the breathtaking conclusion, this story illuminates the indomitable spirits of two lovers whose profound connection endures amidst the devastation of war.

    The Bronze Horseman1
    4.3

  2. Tatiana and Alexander

    • 579 pages
    • 21 hours of reading

    The Bridge to Holy Cross is a powerful tale of love and hope from the Russian-born author of The Bronze Horseman. Set against the backdrop of war, it follows eighteen-year-old Tatiana, who escapes war-torn Leningrad, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero, is imprisoned by Stalin's secret police, facing death as a traitor. In America, Tatiana begins anew in wartime New York City, finding work and friends, yet her grief for Alexander lingers, as she feels his presence calling to her. Meanwhile, Alexander, an American trapped in Russia, serves in the Red Army, posing as a Soviet citizen to survive. For him, the war rages on, with both victory and defeat leading to certain death. As World War II reaches its violent conclusion, Tatiana and Alexander confront their past ghosts and each other, battling against despair and destiny in a fight for survival. Paullina Simons masterfully weaves a historical epic, taking readers on a journey across continents and through deep emotions, crafting a heartrending love story that resonates long after the final page.

    Tatiana and Alexander2
    4.3

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  • Children of Liberty

    • 421 pages
    • 15 hours of reading

    Children of Liberty, the much-anticipated prequel to Paullina Simons’s The Bronze Horseman, is a story of love and possibility in turn-of-the-century America. Gina Attaviano travels from Sicily to Boston to start a new life with only the clothes on her back. Harry Barrington is the son of one of New England’s most successful businessmen. Despite their differences and the strong opposition of their families, their attraction is strong. Set against a time of transformation for a growing nation, Gina and Harry must find the courage to do what is right, no matter what the price. Deeply emotional and satisfying, Children of Liberty features a cast of characters you’ll root for as they fight against their feelings, but discover that true love can never be denied.

    Children of Liberty
    3.4