Description
Discover the gripping tale of betrayal and espionage set in pre-revolutionary Russia with this BRAND NEW paperback edition of 'Under Western Eyes.' Published by Penguin UK in 2007, this 432-page masterpiece delves into the life of Razumov, a student at St Petersburg University. Razumov yearns to escape his noble lineage and make a name for himself in the tsarist bureaucracy established by Peter the Great. However, his plans are derailed when Victor Haldin’s chilling confession forces him into a perilous world steeped in political intrigue. As Razumov becomes entwined with Haldin's sister, Natalia, their destinies intersect against the backdrop of a society haunted by spies and autocratic rule. This novel intricately weaves themes of loyalty, identity, and moral dilemmas with vivid depictions of 19th-century Russia. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives, this paperback brings a timeless story to new readers and enthusiasts alike. Available for fast delivery, you can enjoy this engrossing read promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141441948
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
'It was I who removed de P- this morning.' With these chilling words Victor Haldin shatters the solitary, industrious existence of Razumov, his fellow student at St Petersburg University. Razumov aims to overcome the denial of his noble birth by a brilliant career in the tsarist bureaucracy created by Peter the Great. But in pre-revolutionary Russia Peter's legacy is autocracy tempered by assassination; and Razumov is soon caught in a tragic web with Haldin's trustful sister Natalia in spy-haunted Geneva. Their fateful story is told by an elderly Englishman who loves Natalia but plays his part of a 'dense Westerner' to the end.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141441948
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
'It was I who removed de P- this morning.' With these chilling words Victor Haldin shatters the solitary, industrious existence of Razumov, his fellow student at St Petersburg University. Razumov aims to overcome the denial of his noble birth by a brilliant career in the tsarist bureaucracy created by Peter the Great. But in pre-revolutionary Russia Peter's legacy is autocracy tempered by assassination; and Razumov is soon caught in a tragic web with Haldin's trustful sister Natalia in spy-haunted Geneva. Their fateful story is told by an elderly Englishman who loves Natalia but plays his part of a 'dense Westerner' to the end.