The Russians Series by Michael R. Phillips, Judith Pella

Amid the turbulence of prerevolutionary Russia, the lives of two families become inextricably entwined. When Anna Burenin leaves her tiny village to work in St. Petersburg, she is thrust into the life of the spoiled Princess Katrina Fedorcenko. Soon both peasant and princess will face the prospect of their beloved Russia being torn apart.

The Heroes Have Returned . . . But the Turmoil Rages OnAs the war in the Balkans draws to its bitter close, Prince Sergei Fedorcenko returns to St. Petersburg and to his love, the young servant Anna Burenin. But the battle still rages--both within Sergei's heart and in the revolution that threatens to overthrow the tsar's tenuous control over his vast empire. Anna's brother, Paul, disillusioned with a peasant's lot in tsarist Russia, joins with his revolutionary friends... moreThe Heroes Have Returned . . . But the Turmoil Rages OnAs the war in the Balkans draws to its bitter close, Prince Sergei Fedorcenko returns to St. Petersburg and to his love, the young servant Anna Burenin. But the battle still rages--both within Sergei's heart and in the revolution that threatens to overthrow the tsar's tenuous control over his vast empire. Anna's brother, Paul, disillusioned with a peasant's lot in tsarist Russia, joins with his revolutionary friends. Yet even as he seeks to make a difference for the future of his beloved motherland, his violent actions may endanger the life of the sister he loves so much.Torn between love for her family and devotion to the Fedorcenko family, Anna faces life-changing decisions. Her faith in God is all that supports her as she stands in the gap to keep her loved ones--and all of Russia--from becoming a house divided. less

The aristocratic Fedorcenko family of St. Petersburg and a humble peasant family from Katyk, the Burenins, both face an uncertain future when revolutionaries plot to overthrow the tsar

Their Exile Is Ended . . . When Will Their Freedom Begin? Eighteen years after the birth of his daughter, Count Dmitri Remizov returns to Russia from exile to claim the child he left behind. But Mariana has been raised as a peasant and she is uncertain about her ability to take her rightful place as a countess of Imperial Russia. Sergei and Anna, still hiding in Katyk, also face difficult decisions--whether to risk returning to St... moreTheir Exile Is Ended . . . When Will Their Freedom Begin? Eighteen years after the birth of his daughter, Count Dmitri Remizov returns to Russia from exile to claim the child he left behind. But Mariana has been raised as a peasant and she is uncertain about her ability to take her rightful place as a countess of Imperial Russia. Sergei and Anna, still hiding in Katyk, also face difficult decisions--whether to risk returning to St. Petersburg or to keep their family safe from the prying eyes of the Russian government. As the nineteenth century draws to a close and revolutionary fervor runs high, the Burenins and the Fedorcenkos find themselves caught in a maelstrom of change that threatens to unravel the protection their quiet way of life has provided them. With only faith in God to sustain them, they must risk everything to reunite their families and claim their heritage as heirs of the motherland. less

As a Nation Battles for Its Future, a Young Woman Struggles to Find a Way to Hope and Love in the Midst of Tragedy and Heartache. Though a daughter of a princess and a count, Mariana has grown up as a peasant girl in an obscure village. Suddenly she finds herself thrust back into elite society and must take her rightful place as an aristocrat. But Mariana wants to do something more meaningful with her life... moreAs a Nation Battles for Its Future, a Young Woman Struggles to Find a Way to Hope and Love in the Midst of Tragedy and Heartache. Though a daughter of a princess and a count, Mariana has grown up as a peasant girl in an obscure village. Suddenly she finds herself thrust back into elite society and must take her rightful place as an aristocrat. But Mariana wants to do something more meaningful with her life. Trained as a nurse, she refuses the easy life of a Russian socialite and goes to the front lines in Manchuria to care for the wounded soldiers. There she is confronted with the horrible realities of war and death. And she discovers something else—a renewal of her relationship with American reporter Daniel Trent. But Daniel betrayed her trust once before…can she learn to trust him now? Back in St. Petersburg, revolutionary forces are gaining momentum in their quest for freedom—a quest that will certainly end in bloodshed and heartache. And one man, bent on an old revenge, plots to kill Mariana, her family, and everyone she loves. Against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-revolutionary Russia, a compelling story of God’s power to bring love and freedom. less

Against the vast and formidable backdrop of pre-revolutionary Russia, the lives of two families, the Burenins and the Fedorcenkos, become inextricably intertwine, in this sweeping saga of love, faith, and courage from Michael Phillips and Judith Pella. Compelling characters, fluid, thrilling reading, and a strong sense of history set these books apart in the minds of more than a half million fans who’ve loved them... moreAgainst the vast and formidable backdrop of pre-revolutionary Russia, the lives of two families, the Burenins and the Fedorcenkos, become inextricably intertwine, in this sweeping saga of love, faith, and courage from Michael Phillips and Judith Pella. Compelling characters, fluid, thrilling reading, and a strong sense of history set these books apart in the minds of more than a half million fans who’ve loved them. Join Phillips and Pella again or for the first time as peasant and princess alike face the prospect of their beloved Russia being torn apart. Conflict within and without brews as thoughts of revolution stirs the masses and war looms in the Balkans. The lives of the characters will be forever changed…and so will yours. less

As the year 1905 draws to an end, great changes sweep through Russia. The tragic events of ""Bloody Sunday"" usher in a sequence of massive and paralyzing national strikes that eventually force the tsar to turn his government into a constitutional monarchy, and it appears that the radical element has finally won. But for Anna Fedorcenko, the overwhelming tragedy of that fateful day was the slaying of her beloved husband, Sergei... moreAs the year 1905 draws to an end, great changes sweep through Russia. The tragic events of ""Bloody Sunday"" usher in a sequence of massive and paralyzing national strikes that eventually force the tsar to turn his government into a constitutional monarchy, and it appears that the radical element has finally won. But for Anna Fedorcenko, the overwhelming tragedy of that fateful day was the slaying of her beloved husband, Sergei. While her loss is a painful struggle, it is Sergei's sons who are most dramatically affected by their father's untimely death. Andrei, the youngest, becomes driven to see his father's death avenged, and thus his boundless energies are aimed toward the downfall of the monarchy. Yuri, the oldest, is also grief-stricken, but he approaches it with characteristic confusion and uncertainty and finds he cannot support his brother's revolutionary fervor. As Russia plunges from World War I into the ensuing civil war between the Bolsheviks and an army of White Russians comprised of nobility and others opposed to Lenin, the family of Anna Fedorcenko is caught in the middle of conflicting national interests. Will their faith and love be strong enough to help them survive? less

Best by enemies within and without, Russia is reeling. And Vladimir Lenin is waiting in the wings-.In 1917 Russia finds itself in a nightmare of political upheaval and violence as ruthless men clash over control of her destiny. Saddled with a devastating, unpopular war, the Provisional Government flirts with disaster while the power-starved Bolsheviks circle like wolves for the kill. Tsar Nicholas and his family have become both prisoners and pawns in this deadly game of chess... moreBest by enemies within and without, Russia is reeling. And Vladimir Lenin is waiting in the wings-.In 1917 Russia finds itself in a nightmare of political upheaval and violence as ruthless men clash over control of her destiny. Saddled with a devastating, unpopular war, the Provisional Government flirts with disaster while the power-starved Bolsheviks circle like wolves for the kill. Tsar Nicholas and his family have become both prisoners and pawns in this deadly game of chess.Amid the turmoil, Anna Fedorcenko's sons face the consequences of their personal and political choices. Russia will never be the same, that much is certain. But unless Andrei and Yuri are able to cast off the blinders of the past, they too may be caught in the chaos sweeping throughout the Motherland.A dark pall hangs over the Russian empire as it careens toward an unsettling future. Will the faith and love that have become the Fedorcenko and Burenin legacy shed enough light to make any difference? less