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BOOK REVIEW: Oksana
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by: Laura V. Hilton Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Oksana Authors: Susan May Warren & Susan K. Downs Publisher: Barbour Books ISBN: 1-59310-349-2 Genre: Inspirational/Historical/Romance
In 1917 revolution is threatening to destroy the Romanov dynasty. Oksana, a servant girl to the Romanov family agrees to take the place of the Grand Duchess, a position she’s been groomed for. And in return, Olga, the real princess, will assume Oksana’s identity.
A Mennonite from Russia’s southern steppelands, Anton Klassen accidentally meets the Tsar in the woods and is given a sacred trust. Keep someone named Oksana safe. Anton isn’t quite sure what this entails, but he agrees to the Tsar’s request.
When danger follows Anton and Oksana, Anton is frustrated. No matter where he goes, he seems to be followed. When he learns Oksana’s dangerous secret, Anton is floored and wishes he’d never agreed to the Tsar’s request. How can he possibly keep Oksana safe?
Oksana is the fourth book in the Heirs of Anton’s series. To read this series chronologically, the reader should start with Oksana, then read Marina, Nadia, and Ekaterina. Oksana is easily one of my favorite books in this series, as well written as the first one, Ekaterina. Oksana is a lovable heroine, and Anton is a fantastic hero, kind and sensitive.
In addition to having three dimensional characters, Oksana also has an expertly woven in faith message, and the setting is so well described that the reader almost feels they are there in turn-of-the century Russia. Historical fans will not want to miss Oksana. $12.95. 286 pages. |
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