Publisher's Synopsis
""The Beauty and the Bolshevist"" is a historical novel written by Alice Duer Miller. The book is set in the early 20th century during the Russian Revolution and follows the story of a young American woman named Lydia Thorne who travels to Russia to visit her cousin. While in Russia, Lydia falls in love with a Bolshevik leader named Sergei Orlenev, despite their opposing political views. The novel explores the themes of politics, love, and the clash of cultures during a time of great upheaval in Russian history. Miller's writing is known for its wit and humor, and this book is no exception, providing a captivating and entertaining read. The novel was first published in 1920 and has since become a classic work of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
