The Red Scarf by Kate Furnivall (2008, Paperback)

I loved "The Russian Concubine," and Ms. Furnivall didn't disappoint with this novel. Interesting characters and compelling story, set in the fascinating transitions and upheaval of the Russian Revolution. In both "The Russian Concubine" and "The Red Scarf," Ms. Furnivall's fine prose captured the feel of the settings and history. She has an ability to weave detail into the story without forcing the reader to wade through pages of tedious description about the environment, etc. The result is that I had a visceral sense of what that era -- and the area -- was like. Combined with interesing plot twists and character development, it was a lovely read.