"The Secret City" by Hugh Walpole is a story set in the unsteady atmosphere of early 20th-century Petrograd, Russia. The story follows Henry Bohun, a young Englishman, as he travels to Russia with a head full of romantic ideas, only to face a reality of cultural confusion and personal isolation. Living with the Markovitch family, Bohun struggles to find his footing, feeling disconnected and out of place amongst them. The story examines Bohun's journey as he interacts with complicated characters like Vera Michailovna and her sister Nina, portraying his search for belonging amid social and cultural complications. Throughout his time in Petrograd, Bohun is forced to re-evaluate his identity by dealing with the distrust, hardship, and cultural differences of Russia.
The Secret City
By Hugh Walpole
Amidst a city brimming with secrets and suspicion, a young Englishman searches for acceptance and discovers a world far removed from the romanticized version he imagined.
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About the AuthorSir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
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