From the terror of the Russian Revolution to the mystery of Hong Kong, a thrilling saga of the lives and loves of a White Russian family . . .
Nadia and Ivan Brusilov, threatened by anarchy and their father's murder, flee Moscow and travel across the snow bound border to Hong Kong. But the family's happiness is still held in the balance: a mysterious figure appears from the Brusilov past, Ivan's name is linked with Revolution and Nadia's lover is appointed to spy on the family. In this new, exotic but troubled land, passion and intrigue will shape the Brusilov destiny...
The Jade Alliance is an evocative family saga - perfect for fans of Margaret Mitchell!
'One of the very best historical novelists' - Eastern Daily Press
'A wonderful story, compellingly told... the authenticity - both historical and emotional - really shines through' - Sarah Harrison
Elizabeth Darrell is the pen-name of Emma Drummond, born in 1931. Her father was a member of the British Army stationed in Hong Kong, where Drummond spent the early years of her life. As well as writing books, she worked in the Women's Royal Army Corps. She is the bestselling author of many historical romances as well as the popular World War II novels And In The Morning, At The Going Down Of The Sun, We Will Remember and Shadows Over The Sun.
Genre: Sagas
Nadia and Ivan Brusilov, threatened by anarchy and their father's murder, flee Moscow and travel across the snow bound border to Hong Kong. But the family's happiness is still held in the balance: a mysterious figure appears from the Brusilov past, Ivan's name is linked with Revolution and Nadia's lover is appointed to spy on the family. In this new, exotic but troubled land, passion and intrigue will shape the Brusilov destiny...
The Jade Alliance is an evocative family saga - perfect for fans of Margaret Mitchell!
Praise for Elizabeth Darrell
'One of the very best historical novelists' - Eastern Daily Press
'A wonderful story, compellingly told... the authenticity - both historical and emotional - really shines through' - Sarah Harrison
Elizabeth Darrell is the pen-name of Emma Drummond, born in 1931. Her father was a member of the British Army stationed in Hong Kong, where Drummond spent the early years of her life. As well as writing books, she worked in the Women's Royal Army Corps. She is the bestselling author of many historical romances as well as the popular World War II novels And In The Morning, At The Going Down Of The Sun, We Will Remember and Shadows Over The Sun.
Genre: Sagas
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