He carries a dangerous secret, but can he survive long enough to expose it?
Count Dimitri Sokolov has been charged with overseeing construction of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, but during this work, he witnesses an appalling crime, the truth of which threatens the Russian monarchy. In an effort to silence him, the czar has stripped Dimitri of his title, his lands, and his freedom . . . but Dimitri has one asset the czar knows nothing about: his deep and abiding friendship with Natalia Blackstone.
Natalia is the lead analyst for her father's New York banking empire and manages their investment in the Trans-Siberian Railway. Her bond with Dimitri has flourished despite the miles between them, but when Dimitri goes unexpectedly missing, she sets the wheels in motion to find him. Once they join forces, they embark on a dangerous quest in which one wrong move could destroy them both.
From the steppes of Russia to the corridors of power in Washington, Dimitri and Natalia will fight against all odds to save the railroad while exposing the truth. Can their newfound love survive the ordeal?
Count Dimitri Sokolov has been charged with overseeing construction of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, but during this work, he witnesses an appalling crime, the truth of which threatens the Russian monarchy. In an effort to silence him, the czar has stripped Dimitri of his title, his lands, and his freedom . . . but Dimitri has one asset the czar knows nothing about: his deep and abiding friendship with Natalia Blackstone.
Natalia is the lead analyst for her father's New York banking empire and manages their investment in the Trans-Siberian Railway. Her bond with Dimitri has flourished despite the miles between them, but when Dimitri goes unexpectedly missing, she sets the wheels in motion to find him. Once they join forces, they embark on a dangerous quest in which one wrong move could destroy them both.
From the steppes of Russia to the corridors of power in Washington, Dimitri and Natalia will fight against all odds to save the railroad while exposing the truth. Can their newfound love survive the ordeal?
MY THOUGHTS
I loved Dimitri from the very beginning, just from Natalia's correspondence with him. But when we actually met him? Oh man, swoon alert! I fell hard for him. You could tell right off the bat that he was a man of stand up character with tons of grit, determination, and courage. He was also hilarious, and a bit of a snob, but an absolutely charming one, nonetheless. His and Natalia's banter was one of my favorite parts of the book. They were so good together!
Like I always say with an Elizabeth Camden novel, the history was fascinating. I didn't know a whole lot about the Boxer Rebellion or the Trans-Siberian Railway beforehand, so I really enjoyed learning more about that.
All in all, this was a wonderful read that I enjoyed a great deal. If you're a fan of historical romance, pick up a copy of this book. You won't be disappointed.
I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
FIVE STARS
I don't think I've ever read a novel about the Trans-Siberian railway. It sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't read one featuring it either, so it was really interesting learning more about it. I can always count on Elizabeth Camden's books to feature some fascinating historical facts I never knew beforehand. Love that about her books. :)
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