James Conroyd Martin
Paperback | Pages: 496 pages Rating: 4.05 | 3198 Users | 417 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Push Not the River |
| ISBN: | 0312311532 (ISBN13: 9780312311537) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Poland Trilogy #1 |
| Setting: | Poland Warsaw(Poland) |
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A panoramic and epic novel in the grand romantic style, Push Not the River is the rich story of Poland in the late 1700s--a time of heartache and turmoil as the country's once peaceful people are being torn apart by neighboring countries and divided loyalties. It is then, at the young and vulnerable age of seventeen, when Lady Anna Maria Berezowska loses both of her parents and must leave the only home she has ever known.With Empress Catherine's Russian armies streaming in to take their spoils, Anna is quickly thrust into a world of love and hate, loyalty and deceit, patriotism and treason, life and death. Even kind Aunt Stella, Anna's new guardian who soon comes to personify Poland's courage and spirit, can't protect Anna from the uncertain future of the country.
Anna, a child no longer, turns to love and comfort in the form of Jan, a brave patriot and architect of democracy, unaware that her beautiful and enigmatic cousin Zofia has already set her sights on the handsome young fighter. Thus Anna walks unwittingly into Zofia's jealous wrath and darkly sinister intentions.
Forced to survive several tragic events, many of them orchestrated by the crafty Zofia, a strengthened Anna begins to learn to place herself in the way of destiny--for love and for country. Heeding the proud spirit of her late father, Anna becomes a major player in the fight against the countries who come to partion her beloved Poland.
Push Not the River is based on the true eighteenth century diary of Anna Maria Berezowska, a Polish countess who lived through the rise and fall of the historic Third of May Constitution. Vivid, romantic, and thrillingly paced, it paints the emotional and unforgettable story of the metamorphosis of a nation--and of a proud and resilient young woman.
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| Title | : | Push Not the River (The Poland Trilogy #1) |
| Author | : | James Conroyd Martin |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 496 pages |
| Published | : | September 2nd 2004 by St. Martin's Griffin (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Poland. Romance |
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Ratings: 4.05 From 3198 Users | 417 ReviewsCommentary Appertaining To Books Push Not the River (The Poland Trilogy #1)
What an absolutely stunning novel this is. I was taken in by the first chapter and became deeply involved as the story went on. Lady Anna Bereszowa, a Polish countess is sent to live with relatives after the tragic death of both her parents within days of each other. There she meets dashing Count Jan Strelniki. By now you may wonder if this is just another silly romance story. absolutely not. Anna has a devious cousin whose machinations cause Anna to endure untold tragedy and misery beginningAccording to the author's notes, James Conroyd Martin based "Push not the River" on the unpublished diary of 18th century Polish Countess Anna Maria Berezowsky. I love a good historical novel; "Push" is not one of them. The characters are totally flat (as an aside, a funeral director in this book would be the richest of the rich), and the episodes spin at a fevered pitch, one after another, each with its own far-fetched solution. The book reads very quickly; there are no subtleties to miss. The
This book seemed long at first but I got into it right away. This historical novel takes place during the 1770's in Poland while the French Revolution was developing. Many Polish aristocrats wanted to make reforms not only to save themselves from the guillotine but because they believed in a more democratic way of life for all. Catherine of Russia had her sight on Poland and it was not too long before she helped to divide the opinion of the aristocracy to take over the country aided by Prussia
This amazing novel is based on the diary of real life Polish Countess Anna Maria Bereskowska. It tells the story through her eyes of Poland's struggle to exist in the late 1700's as more powerful nations seek to divide this country up to suit their own needs. It is a story of Anna's struggle to find her way when she is left an orphan at 17, and goes to make a new home with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. It is a story of the patriotic Polish people, willing to fight to maintain their culture and
This is one of those books that I should probably think is terrible, but I.Just.Could.Not.Stop.Reading. Supposedly, this novel is based upon an 18th century Polish noblewoman's diary which was suppressed by her descendants for its scandalous content. The heroine, Anna Maria, certainly goes through all manner of trials and tribulations - everything from rape to being caught in her selfish cousin's scheming. Even though the characterizations are a bit thin and the events more than a bit
This is one of those books that I should probably think is terrible, but I.Just.Could.Not.Stop.Reading. Supposedly, this novel is based upon an 18th century Polish noblewoman's diary which was suppressed by her descendants for its scandalous content. The heroine, Anna Maria, certainly goes through all manner of trials and tribulations - everything from rape to being caught in her selfish cousin's scheming. Even though the characterizations are a bit thin and the events more than a bit
No, I cannot stand this. I'm dumping it. I am not going to force myself to wade through writing that does not appeal to me. I believe this book is more for those who enjoy fiction of the romance genre.
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