“Written on the Wind is a sweeping saga of a historical romance, enhanced by complex characters and riveting period detail. A fascinating read.”–MIMI MATTHEWS, USA Today bestselling author of The Siren of Sussex
He carries a dangerous secret, but can he survive long enough to expose it?
Count Dimitri Sokolov has been charged with overseeing construction of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, but during this work, he witnesses an appalling crime, the truth of which threatens the Russian monarchy. In an effort to silence him, the czar has stripped Dimitri of his title, his lands, and his freedom . . . but Dimitri has one asset the czar knows nothing about: his deep and abiding friendship with Natalia Blackstone.
Natalia is the lead analyst for her father’s New York banking empire and manages their investment in the Trans-Siberian Railway. Her bond with Dimitri has flourished despite the miles between them, but when Dimitri goes unexpectedly missing, she sets the wheels in motion to find him. Once they join forces, they embark on a dangerous quest in which one wrong move could destroy them both.
From the steppes of Russia to the corridors of power in Washington, Dimitri and Natalia will fight against all odds to save the railroad while exposing the truth. Can their newfound love survive the ordeal?
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: Written on the Wind
Book Author: Elizabeth Camden
What do you like about this book:
4.5 stars
"That's who we are. Romance and reason. Fire and ice." . . . . .
"That may be the most alluring statement since Cleopatra tempted Marc Antony to world domination."
"They both ended up dead, " she pointed out. " . . . "As befits all good heroes." (answers Dimitri)
After many months of transatlantic conversations, Natalia Blackstone and Count Dimitri Sokolov of Russia were finally going to meet face-to-face, unless the cryptic telegram that Natalia had received turned out to be a complete hoax. Half-starved and wearing the clothes of a thousand peasants, the elegance of Dimitri's persona seemed temporarily hidden, but a long way from dormancy. Being pampered was Dimitri's favorite past time and Natalia found that she loved showering the handsome, confident man with attention. After all, his harrowing experience would have completely destroyed a much weaker soul, but her count was nothing but strong in faith and character; after all he was still willing to lay down his life in order to influence a czar, if necessary; unfortunately, the repercussions of that intention might very well destroy everything that Natalia had worked so hard to accomplish.
Let me emphasize the fact that chivalry is alive and well! Dimitri's flamboyant pursuit of his "dearest Natalia" is a sight to behold, their chemistry practically pulsating off of every page. There's just this wee little problem, Dimitri's dream is to return to Russia and Natalia is just as determined to remain in New York. The question should be, what does God have in store for these equal opposites? Let's hope that Dimitri doesn't have to die in order to be heroic, for "what kind of symphony ends with lovers on the opposite side of the world"?
Brilliant contrasting characters, rich Russian history, and a story line that perfectly suits them both!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I also purchased a copy. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.