“For what?" "I don't know," she said, lowering her gaze. "To go with you." "Go with me where?" he gasped. "Anywhere." She turned her eyes up. "Anywhere you go." Tatiana said, "I will go with you." Alexander tried to speak but couldn't; he found himself without words. "But, Tania...I'm going back to the front." She was looking down at the ground. "Are you, Alexander?" she asked quietly without looking up. "Of course. Where else would I be going?" Her eyes stared at him with profound emotion. "You tell me." Blinking and stepping away from her, as if being too close to her left him unprotected, Alexander said, still holding her backpack, "Tania, I'm going back to the front. Colonel Stepanov gave me extra time to come here. I gave him my word I would return." "And that's one thing about you Americans," she said, "you always keep your word." "Yes, that's one thing about us," Alexander said bitterly. "It's no use talking about it. You know I have to go back." Shivering. Tatiana raised her seaweed eyes to him and in a small voice said, "Then I'll go back with you. I'll go back to Leningrad.”
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Work
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 (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