The Borodins Series by Leslie Arlen

Saga of the Borodins, one of the families who for centuries steered the golden destiny of Russia, amid the fabled Court of the Tsars. The dynasty that rode high to the crest of power-only to reach the brink of a rebel-torn New Age. Prince Peter: the unbending heir to the tempest of change. Ilona: the heartstrong Princess, slave to a renegade passion. George: the roving American journalist, tied to the great family's fortunes. Tatiana: the wildest young beauty in a restless hour... moreSaga of the Borodins, one of the families who for centuries steered the golden destiny of Russia, amid the fabled Court of the Tsars. The dynasty that rode high to the crest of power-only to reach the brink of a rebel-torn New Age. Prince Peter: the unbending heir to the tempest of change. Ilona: the heartstrong Princess, slave to a renegade passion. George: the roving American journalist, tied to the great family's fortunes. Tatiana: the wildest young beauty in a restless hour. Bound by pride , the Borodins must stand against the fated forces that threaten their priceless birthright and the dark-eyed monk who holds their monarch in thrall. A story of the longings of a people stirred by the false promises of unscrupulous men, and struggle to uplift the silken banner of their fragile world. less

A WORLD AT WAR-A GENERATION IN LOVE-A GRORIOUS SAGA CONTINUES! Germany had dreamed a madman's dream. Storm clouds had gathered over the globe. And two pairs of lovers prayed that their private hopes would not be crushed in the clash of nations at war. JOHN HAYMAN -the spoiled young American struggling to live up to the glory of his aristocratic Borodin blood, at last coming of age with the resistance fighters in the frozen forests of the Pripet... moreA WORLD AT WAR-A GENERATION IN LOVE-A GRORIOUS SAGA CONTINUES! Germany had dreamed a madman's dream. Storm clouds had gathered over the globe. And two pairs of lovers prayed that their private hopes would not be crushed in the clash of nations at war. JOHN HAYMAN -the spoiled young American struggling to live up to the glory of his aristocratic Borodin blood, at last coming of age with the resistance fighters in the frozen forests of the Pripet. NATASHA BRUSILOVA the famed dancer who was John's innocent bride-to-be, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with him against the Nazi invaders. SVETLANA NEJ the fragile, golden-haired Borodin beauty who had vowed to love a man fated to be her enemy. PAUL VON HASSELL the dashing S.S. Captain. For Svetlana's sake, he would raise his hand against the Fuhrer himself... less