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The Secret City

Hugh Walpole

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The Secret City by Sir Hugh Walpole tells the story of a young man's transformative journey through revolutionary Russia. Caught between the old world and the new, he discovers a hidden community of expatriates and Russian intellectuals who have created their own secret society within the chaos of the revolution. As political upheaval threatens to destroy everything around them, the protagonist must navigate loyalty, love, and survival. The novel explores themes of idealism and disillusionment as characters grapple with their place in a world turned upside down. Through vivid descriptions of Petrograd during its most tumultuous period, Walpole captures the tension, passion, and moral ambiguity of those caught in history's grasp.

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Publisher
George H. Doran Company
ISBN-13
9781973822769
Topics
Revolution in RussiaEspionage and intrigueWar and society

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