{"product_id":"love-in-communism-angelika-regossi-9786158243544","title":"Love in Communism: A Young Woman's Adult Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA forbidden love story set behind the Iron Curtain, where a young woman learns that desire can be dangerous - and freedom even more so.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the shadows of the Soviet Union, \u003cstrong\u003eAnfisa Petrova\u003c\/strong\u003e comes of age with a sharp awareness of her femininity-but haunted by the trauma of her past. Raised in a family distant from communist ideology, she finds solace in the love of her mother and grandfather. Yet, at seventeen, fate thrusts her into the chilling reality of \u003cstrong\u003elife as a woman prisoner in the USSR\u003c\/strong\u003e, testing her courage, resilience, and sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Anfisa navigates the dangers of a repressive political system, she experiences both heartbreak and longing. Her first husband, a cunning art thief exploiting the vulnerabilities of the waning Soviet era, challenges her trust and forces her to make difficult choices. Through it all, she discovers that love can survive even under suspicion, fear, and totalitarian control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove in Communism. A Young Woman's Adult Story\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecoming-of-age historical romance\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in the realities of life behind the Iron Curtain. Based on real events and real emotions from the communist era, it explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove, desire, and survival under political oppression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe courage of young women in authoritarian societies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe psychological and emotional depth of forbidden romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilience and hope in the face of repression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003evisceral, emotionally charged writing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egripping historical authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, this novel has been praised as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's a novel that is hard to put down once you start reading. Highly recommended.\" - \u003cem\u003eTony Bassett, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eaward-winning author and journalist\u003c\/em\u003e, London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Your novel fascinated me! I couldn't stop reading... It captivated me from the first page to the last. Especially important in today's time when the Soviet Union is being romanticized again.\" - \u003cem\u003eAdrian Geiges, author, former Moscow correspondent for German TV\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical romance, emotional coming-of-age novels, forbidden love stories under communism, and psychologically rich literary fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book will resonate with anyone who believes that \u003cstrong\u003elove and courage can survive even the darkest political times\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw, gripping, and unforgettable - discover a love story that defies fear, repression, and the Iron Curtain itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Angelika Regossi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 615824354X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9786158243544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fb Fantastic Bees Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Angelika Regossi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48066396487935,"sku":"9786158243544","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_58804ef7-6633-4c57-aa9d-d562df68759c.jpg?v=1768678270","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/love-in-communism-angelika-regossi-9786158243544","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}