Secret City

Secret City

by Hugh Walpole

The Secret City is a first-person narrative set during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution and Civil War. It follows a protagonist who experiences the political and social upheaval, contrasting the lavish life he once knew with the harsh realities of a collapsing society. The narrative explores themes of personal loss, resilience, and the transformative power of revolution. The novel offers a nuanced and intimate look at the human cost of political change and the lingering impact of war on individual lives.

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Hugh Walpole

United States

Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the aut...

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