A young man is thrust into the heart of a dying Russian empire, witnessing its collapse and carrying secrets through a life of exile and tragedy.
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A young man is thrust into the heart of a dying Russian empire, witnessing its collapse and carrying secrets through a life of exile and tragedy.
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The stunning new novel from the author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.Russia, 1915: At the age of 16, Georgy Jachmenev steps in front of an assassin's bullet intended for the heart of a senior member of the Russian Imperial Family. He is instantly proclaimed a hero. Before the week is out, his life as the son of a peasant farmer is changed forever when he is escorted to St Petersburg to take up his new position - as bodyguard to Alexei Romanov, the only son of Tsar Nicholas II.Sixty five year...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of romantic intimacy; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Scenes of political violence and assassination attempts; moderate intensity.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor references to Russian Orthodox traditions in historical context.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central themes of Russian Revolution, autocracy collapse, and political upheaval.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering due to war, exile, and political oppression.
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