The Summer Garden
The Summer Garden by Paullina Simons, published by Harper in 2007, is a novel that explores the enduring power of love and commitment amidst the turmoil of war and the challenges of maintaining peace. Spanning 742 pages, this edition presents the conclusion to the saga that began with Tatiana’s love for her Red Army officer, Alexander Belov, during wartime Leningrad in 1941. The narrative follows their journey as they reunite in America after years of separation, confronting the complexities of their relationship in a new land.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes including romance, family life, and the impact of historical events on personal relationships. As Tatiana and Alexander navigate their new life with their son, Anthony, they grapple with the shadows of their past and the uncertainties of the Cold War era. The Summer Garden delves into the emotional struggles of its characters, highlighting the challenges they face in a world filled with fear and mistrust. This edition invites readers to witness their quest for happiness against the backdrop of a tumultuous century.
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A novel of the enduring power of love and commitment – against the forces of war and the equally dangerous forces of keeping the peace
From the bestselling author of The Girl in Times Square, comes the magnificent conclusion to the saga that was set in motion when Tatiana fell in love with her Red Army officer, Alexander Belov, in wartime Leningrad in 1941.
Tatiana and Alexander have since suffered the worst the twentieth century had to offer. After years of separation, they are miraculously reunited in America, the land of their dreams. They have a beautiful son, Anthony. They have proved to each other that their love is greater than the vast evil of the world. But though they are only in their twenties, in their hearts they are old, and they are strangers. In the climate of fear and mistrust of the Cold War, dark forces are at work in the US that threaten their life and their family. Can they be happy? Or will the ghosts of yesterday reach out to blight even the destiny of their firstborn son?
Epic in scope, masterfully told, The Summer Garden is a novel of unique and devastating emotional power that spans two thirds of the twentieth century, and three continents
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