The House by the Dvina: A Russian Childhood
This is an account of life in Russia before, during and immediately after the Revolution culminating with the author's escape to Scotland. It is a story of two families, separated in culture and geography, but bound together by a Russian-Scottish marriage.
This is an account of life in Russia before, during and immediately after the Revolution culminating with the author's escape to Scotland. It is a story of two families, separated in culture and geography, but bound together by a Russian-Scottish marriage.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781845965730 (1845965736)
ASIN: 9781845965730
Publish date: 01-05-2011
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company, Limited
Edition language: English
A beautiful memoir, full of little joys, big events, and two families amid revolution, war and exile. The writing is excellent and stories will catch you by surprise. Very much recommended.For the longer review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/review/Eugenie_Fraser_The_House_by_the_Dvina_A_Ru...