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“Expertly plotted and rife with historical details . . . making for a rich story of the prejudices women faced at the turn of the 20th century.” — Publishers Weekly Winner of the American Fiction Award for Best Historical Fiction Set in London and Russia at the turn of the century, Susana Aikin’s debut introduces a vibrant young woman determined to defy convention and shape an extraordinary future. Like other well-bred young women in Edwardian England, Lily Throop is expected to think of little beyond marriage. Passionate about the stage, Lily has very different ambitions. To her father’s dismay, she secures an apprenticeship at London’s famous Imperial Theatre. Soon, her talent and beauty bring coveted roles and devoted admirers. Yet to most of society, the line between actress and harlot is whisper-thin. With her reputation threatened, Lily flees to St. Petersburg with an acting troupe—leaving her first love behind. Life in Russia is exhilarating--and difficult. The streets rumble with talk of revolution, and Lily is drawn into an affair with Sergei, a Count with fervent revolutionary ideals. Following Sergei when he is banished to Vladivostok, Lily struggles to find her role in

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Author

Susana Aikin

Publisher

Kensington Books

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9781496717665

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Rating

4.1 / 5 (68 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14