The Bronze Horseman Free Audiobook Download by Paullina Simons
The Bronze Horseman is one of the most popular books by Paullina Simons. The story is about a woman, Antonia, who, when she was 12 years old, went to visit the village where her father was born and raised. Her father had left the village for her protection when she was 2 years old with her mother who died in childbirth on the way.
In the summer of 1944, amid the turmoil of World War II, a young Jewish girl named Vera arrives in her native town. Her family has left and she seeks to find them. In the process, she meets Ivan, a metalworker who recognizes her as one of his childhood friends. The two strike up a romance while they search for her family's remains. Their story is entirely believable but beneath it all lies a sinister reality that lends this book its weighty impact.
"The Bronze Horseman" is a historical fiction novel written by Paullina Simons. It tells the story of Ekaterin Volkova, an orphaned girl in St. Petersburg Russia in 1825 who lives with her aunt, Mrs. Katya and her young cousin, Sasha. The main character, Ekaterin, is about to turn eighteen and she learns that her parents were killed during the Napoleonic Wars by Napoleon's army when they invaded Russia in 1812.
The Bronze Horseman is an audiobook that explores the power of love and forgiveness, while telling the story of a love affair in the winter of 1812. Paullina Simons masterfully weaves romance and historical fiction into one. It is truly a masterpiece that has left me speechless from the first chapter to the last.
A Russian soldier has been stationed at the gates of St. Petersburg for the past three years, waiting to join his regiment when it is finally released from its year-long duty. But as things go on, he regrets becoming a soldier and longs only for the simple life back home with his wife, who he hasn't seen in years. When she is found alive one night by surprise, he jumps on her carriage to take her back to his village. At first they reunite happily, but then dark secrets emerge that threaten their happiness and their lives.
This is a retelling of life in Russia during the years leading up to and including the Russian Revolution. It follows three characters, each telling their story from different perspectives. The book spans over 25 years and has a large cast of characters, so it's not for anyone who wants a story with a clear protagonist or antagonist.
Published Date | 2016-03-08 |
Duration | 30 hours 43 minutes |
Author | Paullina Simons |
Narrated | James Langton |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Historical Fiction |