The Countess of the Revolution

Russia, 1917

Petrograd is on the eve of revolution. For Countess Sophia Orlova, the city of her childhood – the only home she has ever known – has become her deadly enemy. The mob are ready to get rid of anyone connected to the old regime, including Sophia.

When rebels threaten to shoot Sophia and her husband, they are saved by Nikolai, a fervent supporter of the revolution. Determined to help Nikolai’s cause, Sophia sets up a hospital wing in the house, nursing injured victims by his side.

Her kindness has captured Nikolai’s heart, but their burgeoning romance is forbidden. With battle lines drawn between the new and the old, both their lives are in danger…

Will their love be strong enough to overcome the horrors of war?

From the bestselling author of Sisters of War comes a heart-wrenching novel of lovers trapped on the opposite sides of a terrifying political conflict, loss, and sacrifice.

Readers LOVE The Countess of the Revolution!

‘This is the best book I’ve read in ages. I absolutely loved it. It is brilliantly researched and very well written.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was well written with a captivating storyline and well-developed characters. It was everything I love about historical fiction and more.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this book. The plot, the characters, the writing are so compelling. I really did find this such a page turner and enjoyed it very much. Right up there with the best books I’ve read this year, it is so much more than a love story. Fantastic.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is an excellent read. It pictures what it is like living as a civilian during war so mirrors the conflicts and choices for thousands caught up in a disastrous strife. Thoroughly recommended.’ Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

•Perfect for readers of Mandy Robotham (The German Midwife) and Suzanne Kelman (When We Were Brave)

•Lana’s first novel, Sisters of War, is a USA Today bestseller and has sold over 60,000 copies across all formats

•Lana grew up in Siberia and the Ukraine her historical novels delve into the dramatic history ‘behind the Iron curtain’ – a real USP in a busy area of the market

• Lana’s own great-grandfather was of Russian nobility who was forced to flee Russia before being sent to an interment camp for ten years. Much of The Countess is inspired by her own family story

•Lana has a talent for writing characters who are not only resilient and passionate, but also human, believable and headstrong – making it all the easier to step into their shoes and be transported back in time

Competition: Daughter of the Reich;Sisters of the Resistance;The;German Heiress;Things We Cannot Say;Postmistress of Paris;Resistance Girl;All the Ways We Said Goodbye;A Gentleman in Moscow. Louise Fein;Christine Wells;Anika Scott;Kelly Rimmer;Amor Towles;Meg Waite Clayton;Mandy Robotham