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“He yanked up a couple of mushrooms. "Tania, can we eat these?" Taking them out of his hands and throwing them back on the ground, Tatiana said, "Yes. But we will only be able to eat them once.”

Book:The Bronze Horseman

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The Bronze Horseman

The Bronze Horseman is a historical novel that delves into the tumultuous times of St. Petersburg, Russia, during the early 19th century. The story is centered around a love triangle and the broader social and political upheaval of the era, offering a rich tapestry of personal and historical drama. more

Author

Paullina Simons

Paullina Simons (born 1963) is a Russian-American author best known for her bestselling novel 'The Bronze Horseman' and its sequels. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), she emigrated to the United States with her family in 1978. She graduated from the University of Kansas and later pursued a writing career. Her works, often set against the backdrop of World War II, blend historical events with romance and drama. Simons' writing is characterized by emotional depth and vivid storytelling. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. She continues to write and resides in the United States. more

“Alexander: “First we will send the frontovik into the streets with guns. When they are dead, we will send me, with a tank, like the one you’ve been making me. When I’m dead, all the barricades down, all the weapons and tanks gone, they will send you with a rock.” Tania: “And when I’m dead?” Alexander: “You’re the last line of defense. When you’re dead, Hitler will march through Leningrad the way he marched through Paris. Do you remember that?” Tania: “That’s not fair the French didn’t fight” Alexander: “The didn’t fight Tania, but you will fight. For every street and for every building. And when you lose —”

Tatiana Metanova The Bronze Horseman Alexander Belov Paullina Simons

Book:The Bronze Horseman

Source: The Bronze Horseman

“When you're unsure of yourself, whenever you're in doubt, ask yourself three questions. What do you believe in? What do you hope for? But most important, ask yourself, what do you love? And when you answer, Tatiana, you will know who you are. And more important - if you ask this question of the people around you, you will know who they are too.”

Love Story Tatiana Metanova The Bronze Horseman

Book:The Summer Garden

Source: The Summer Garden

“I will make you insane, her memory screamed at her near the winter window sill as Tatiana smelled the brine of eternity. On the outside you will walk and smile as if indeed you are a normal woman, but on the inside you will twist and burn on the stake, I will never free you, you will never be free.”

Tatiana Metanova Paullina Simons Tatiana And Alexander

Author:Paullina Simons

“What were you doing fighting with me at Kirov, knowing all this was stacked against us? Raging against my fate.”