The Girl Who Fought Napoleon: A Novel of the Russian Empire
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1503937267 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 442 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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In a sweeping story straight out of Russian history, Tsar Alexander I and a courageous girl named Nadezhda Durova join forces against Napoleon.It’s 1803, and an adolescent Nadya is determined not to follow in her overbearing Ukrainian mother’s footsteps. Disguised as a boy and riding her spirited stallion, Alcides, Nadya rises in the ranks, even as her father begs the tsar to find his daughter and send her home.Both Nadya and Alexander defy expectations—she as a heroic fighter and he as a spiritual seeker—w
Linda is the author of four previous novels—The Bloodletter’s Daughter, The Drowning Guard, House of Bathory, and The Shepherdess of Siena—all of which have been translated into several languages. She lives in Colorado with her husband.. She completed her PhD in bilingual special education and worked in that field; she also taught English as a second language and bilingual American history. The Drowning Guard won the
“The Girl Who Fought Napoleon emerges a winner because of its vivid depictions of war and the devastation it brings to a land.” —BookReporter
intriguing book that I have to say I really enjoyed and I would recommend to anyone interested in the John R. Ricker Jr. A very intriguing book that I have to say I really enjoyed and I would recommend to anyone interested in the Historical Fiction genre. I won this great book on GoodReads and like I do with most my wins I will be paying it forward by giving my win either to a friend or library to enjoy.. It's was wonderful. I have read everything she has written and Trudy Moye It's was wonderful. I have read everything she has written and was not disappointed. I can't wait until her next book.. Three Stars Seung Myeong Park Too many names, very confusing.