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The Concubine's Secret [Paperback] Furnivall, Kate Paperback – International Edition, July 2, 2009

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this book is wonderful as was the russian's concubine. However, i found out that by buying both of them (the girl from junchow/concubine's secret) that they are the same book, just differet titles and covers. Very confusing.
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    528 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Sphere
  4. Publication date
    July 2, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.04 x 1.34 x 7.68 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0751540455
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0751540451
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sphere (July 2, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0751540455
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0751540451
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.04 x 1.34 x 7.68 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,223 ratings

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Kate Furnivall

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Kate Furnivall didn't set out to be a writer. It sort of grabbed her by the throat when she discovered the story of her grandmother - a White Russian refugee who fled from the Bolsheviks down into China. That extraordinary tale inspired her first book, THE RUSSIAN CONCUBINE. From then on, she was hooked.

Kate is the author of ten novels, including THE SURVIVORS, THE RUSSIAN CONCUBINE, THE LIBERATION and THE BETRAYAL. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have been on the Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller lists.

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Lesley Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Keye Furnival at her best
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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Loved this book. Kate furnival never fails as she thoroughly researches her topics. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys period pieces, especially Russian and Chinese.
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Kiwi Robin
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy sequel
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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When I finished reading the Russian Concubine I was somewhat frustrated - but no longer, The Concubine’s Secret was a fitting sequel which in usual Kate Furnivall style was a really well written storyline. She has an amazing ability to write In a manner which enables the reader to visualize the settings. This continues the story of Lydia Ivanova, her half brother Alexei and her lover the Chinese Communist Chang An Lo. This time the action takes place In Russia at a time of post revolution cruelty and harsh conditions for much of the population. Lydia’s father is a prisoner and she and Alexei set out to find him. Chang An Lo and Lydia are devoted to each other at a time when such a relationship would be dangerous indeed. The book takes you on a great adventure, but I suspect there could be another episode to follow.
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gelsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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Beautifully written. Gets you hooked from page 1 and you can’t put it down.
Exciting and gripping. A real page turner.
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Melita
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
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Great story had my interest till the end.
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Music girl
4.0 out of 5 stars the girl from junchow/the concubine's secret
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2010
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this book is wonderful as was the russian's concubine, however, i found out that by buying both of them (the girl from/concubine's secret) that they are the same book, just differet titles and covers. So you really don't need to buy them both. i really don't understand the point of it, sooo confusing....
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5.0 out of 5 stars the sorrow of a country destroyed
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013
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General history of the times , insightful. shows the corruption of all players of that era. Gives a picture of the extravagances and abject poverty of that era amidst the desperation of those seeking change and those desperate to hold onto tneir wealth as they destroy their society
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Dani
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014
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Not as great as the first book but good nonetheless. The plot had almost no unexpected turns unlike the first book however the descriptions of Russia are very vivid and the characters are as likeable as ever making it a good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars God I loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013
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Fantastic ongoing storyline exciting, very interesting characters with lots of ongoing tension, i absolutely loved this book set in Russia what more could you ask for.
I really love Kate Furnivall books she is amazing !
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DECHENTINNES
5.0 out of 5 stars Très belle histoire d'amour pendant la révolution russe. inoubliable
Reviewed in France on February 11, 2020
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Je suis très content de pouvoir lire le troisième livre de la trilogie mais malheureusement, il est en anglais. je voulais absolument lire la suite du Diamant de Saint-Saint-Pétersbourg et de la Concubine russe. j'espère que Madame FURNIVALL le fera traduire en français car mon anglais n'est pas assez riche pour tout comprendre.
Merci Madame FURNIVALL
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Beth Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on February 7, 2020
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I found this book really enjoyable. I love history novels and found this well written and interesting.
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deannatrois
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2013
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I acquired The Russian Concubine from a charity shop, loved it so much I looked on Amazon for more by the same author. The first book covers the characters early life in China, with some background into her fleeing as a child from Russia as it turned Soviet.

This book is written about the character's journey through Russia with her half brother and an ex Russian soldier friend of her father to find her father who she has discovered is still alive. The journey is quite harrowing, and takes us through what its like to live in early Soviet Russia.., but it also brings alive the humanity of people living in quite often difficult and unpredictable and sometimes brutal conditions. It describes how sometimes people do the right things for the wrong reasons and the wrong things for the right reasons (this will make more sense if you read the book, I promise). What would we do in the situations people face in times of brutal societal change.., that turn out to be kindof just more of what the change was supposed to replace? How would you cope with that.., knowing that the enormous sacrifice you and others made had not achieved what you thought it would?

It was a very good book to read, interesting, thought provoking and informative as well. I'd recommend it to anyone. I know I've gone on a bit on how informative it was.., but it was mainly just a very enjoyable read.
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D.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars tolles Buch
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2013
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Tolles Buch. Allerdings muss man bei den Büchern drauf achten, ob sie aus Amerika oder UK kommen. Denn gleiches Buch aber unterschiedliche Titel sind üblich. Also aufmerksam sein!
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Ian Hardwick
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 19, 2017
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Good read once you get into it.
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