The Man from St Petersburg by Ken Follett acclaimed Turkish author Elif Shafak

acclaimed Turkish author Elif Shafak unfolds two tantalizing parallel narratives—one contemporary and the other set in the thirteenth century

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An English translation by Philip Gabriel was then published in 2001

The Man from St Petersburg by Ken Follett acclaimed Turkish author Elif ShafakA Secret Negotiation1914. Tensions are rising as Europe finds itself caught in a web of alliances and dangerous warmongering. To help tip the balance in their favour Britain aims to draw Russia into an alliance with them instead of Germany. Czar Nicholas's nephew, Prince Aleksei, is sent to London for secret naval talks with Lord Walden. A Play for PowerWalden has a personal connection to Aleksei; his wife Lydia, is Aleksei's aunt. But they are not