The novel continues the story of Tatiana Metanova and her husband Alexander Belov. An epic story of secrets, betrayal and an impossible love. Paullina Simons is the author of the acclaimed novels Tully, Red Leaves, and Eleven Hours, as well as the Bronze Horseman Trilogy. Tatiana and Alexander is the second book of The Bronze Horseman series, so, if you haven’t read the first book, you might want to reconsider reading this review. She has also published “Tatiana’s Table”, a cookbook that is a collection of stories, recipes, and recollections from her “Bronze Horseman” trilogy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2016. The second instalment of the trilogy, Tatiana and Alexander (or The Bridge To Holy Cross as it's also known) was that story. Finishing this book leaves me almost breathless. So, I do recommend it because the main characters were complex, wonderful, entertaining, brave, brave souls. But the ghosts of her past do not rest easily. Toward the end of the 2nd book, I became very interested in seeing how it ended & it didn't disappoint (pretty clear by the fact that there's a book III). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Bronze Horseman written by Paullina Simons is one of the best romantic war stories I have ever read and throughout the years I have recommended it to everyone. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Bronze Horseman was a beautiful love story set in war torn Russia. It also has -- thank goodness -- a welcome sense of humor and discernable characters rather than ciphers.”. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. And I cried. I said to myself, 'I'll read until I finish this book and then I'll sleep.' Their relationship was heart wrenching & dramatic. Further, the plot is unbelievable! Her dream was put on hold as she learned English and overcame the shock of a new culture. Though I did enjoy catching up with old friends, I did not enjoy hearing every stinkin' detail of where they had been and what they had been up to. Paullina Simons is the author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman, as well as ten other beloved novels, a memoir, a cookbook, and two children’s books. I ignored everyone and everything until I finished it, much to my boyfriend's annoyance; so to say that I was looking forward to the sequel was an understatement. She had survived the blockade. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The sequel to Paullina Simons’ thrilling Children of Liberty, Bellagrand delves into Harry and Gina’s lives prior to the opening of Simons's The Bronze Horseman . The Bronze Horseman This is the best of my all-time favorites, a beautiful and tender love story in the midst of world history. Tatiana grew on me from the first book where I found her rather weak. Growing up in Russia Paullina dreamt of someday becoming a writer. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I was glued to the Bronze Horseman. We’d love your help. Literally. Oh. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. She currently lives near New York City with her husband and most of her children. Granted, much of it was filled with struggle, heartache, and tension, but it did not lack the eternal love and persistent hope generated in the first book. Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln, three teens from the 24th-century, are trapped in 14th-century Verona, Italy. But this is definitely one of them. But the ghosts of her past do not rest easily. Audio book sample courtesy of HarperAudio. James Langton, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. Tatiana and Alexander: A Novel (The Bronze Horseman Trilogy Book 2), HarperCollins e-books; Illustrated edition (June 17, 2010). At his urging, they bid $7,500 on the filly bred by noted Texas horseman, Bobby Cox. Highly, highly recommended to everyone, regardless of your taste in books. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014. Very good sequel - no need for a trilogy in my opinion, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2017. The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman Trilogy Book 1) 2. Found this book easy to read, the recaps filling in lots of gaps and the unfolding story a fascinating page-turner. This sequel was pretty gripping too but not quite in the same way as the first book. I wanted to remember them for their initial very powerful love story which has stayed with me for a long time. Series: Book 2 in the The Bronze Horseman series Published: Published 2008 by HarperCollins Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, World War 2, Russia Pages: 559 Language read: English Format read: Paperback Rating: 4.5 stars The Bronze Horseman Synopsis: During the summer of 1941 the Metanov family are living a hard life in Leningrad. She is doesn’t give up and has no qualms about going the extra distance even if it spells danger. Simons bring all of this history to the reader and wraps your arms around the two central characters, Tatiana and Alexander. 1. 2008 She had survived losing … I'm still traumatized from book 1. I admire her courage for going on a mission that sounded doomed from the start, but yet she succeeded. But the ghosts of her past do not rest easily. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. By the end of book II, I loved her dearly. I set both of these books aside for months at a time because it became tedious reading through every single account of every single thing sometimes repeating prior accounts. The Bronze Horseman First edition AuthorPaullina Simons CountryUnited Kingdom LanguageEnglish SeriesThe Bronze Horseman Trilogy GenreRomance, historical novel, war novel PublisherHarperCollins Publication date 2000 Pages912 pp ISBN978-0-06-103112-0 Followed byTatiana and Alexander The Bronze Horseman is a romance novel written by Paullina Simons and the first book in the Bronze Horseman Trilogy. If any of these are yours and you would like me to remove them, please let me know, and I will do so as soon as possible. To see what your friends thought of this book, Yes I have read 2 times and I have enjoyed it, Better than the first! It has romance, intrigue and suspense, not to mention a handsome, 6' 2" warrior hero in the person of Alexander Barrington Belov and a fearless heroine, Tatiana Metanova, both … He’s an incredible guy, destined for great things and has a brilliant militaristic mind. The Bronze Horseman Trilogy, Book 2 By: Paullina Simons Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Unabridged Not entirely sure that the story should not have ended at this point... A worthy follow-up to 'The Bronze Horseman', Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2009. Unable to add item to List. Tatiana is eighteen years old, pregnant, and widowed when she escapes war-torn Leningrad to find a new life in America. The epic saga of love and war continues--the heart-stopping sequel to Paullina Simons's beloved international bestseller The Bronze Horseman. The 3rd book in the series is 776 pages & since it won't be light reading, I'm taking a break to read something more fun & light until I decide to delve into it. As soon as the road comes into view, Evgeny hurries to the riverbank and hires a boatman to take him across. ... Book Review: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons - Duration: 9:10. Paullina Simons’s internationally bestselling blockbuster The Bronze Horseman told the heart-soaring tale of a young Russian woman’s transcendent love affair with a Red Army soldier during the siege of Leningrad in the dark days of World War Two. The second installment in TBH series did not disappoint. I'm exhausted and smiling. Unlike the top critical review who titled their review as an 'unworthy successor' to the Bronze Horseman, I disagree wholeheartedly. Like I said in my review of book 1, nothing I write in my review will do this book justice. When she puts her mind to something, she is literally unstoppable. Please try again. by HarperCollins, Tatiana and Alexander (The Bronze Horseman, #2). I downloaded the sample for the third and final book in the series but having read the reviews and the storyline I decided not to read it. Critics say that this novel was almost as well written as the first, and that the characters were more developed. Among his published works is the book ... Moorhouse was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, and he has also been presented with a bronze star on the Texas Trail of Fame. I know I was. Synopsis : The Bronze Horseman with Bonus Material written by Paullina Simons, published by Harper Collins which was released on 01 July 2013. 1. Paullina Simons was born in Leningrad, USSR, in 1963. Born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, she graduated from the University of Kansas and has lived in Rome, London, and Dallas. At the age of ten her family immigrated to the United States. Her debut novel, called “Tully” was published in the year 1994, a book that was published in eighteen languages and twenty countries. The epic saga of love and war continues—the heart-stopping sequel to Paullina Simons's beloved international bestseller The Bronze Horseman. The book begins on 22 June 1941, the day Russia enters the Second World War afte… This book is told in alternating points of view that flip flops between Tatiana and Alexander. 294 likes. I felt that TATIANA & ALEXANDER was a very emotional story compared to the first novel. Really enjoyed this one, anyone looking for the most EPIC LOVE STORY EVER!! From the Back Cover The epic saga of love and war continues--the heart-stopping sequel to Paullina Simons's beloved international bestseller The Bronze Horseman. TATIANA & ALEXANDER is the sequel to THE BRONZE HORSEMAN, both, by Paullina Simons. Throughout all of its 560 pages, I was kept captivated. This is a sequel to "The Bronze Horseman" - unfortunately the author uses at least 30% of the book repeating what she has already written in "The Bronze Horseman". Long-time horseman, rancher, photographer and lover of the Old West honored for his lifetime achievements. It is a fantastic read which kept me entertained for hours. Further, the plot is unbelievable! A sweeping, intensely compelling romantic historical saga, Tatiana and Alexander is a Russian Thorn Birds and a truly unforgettable reading experience. My heart was in my throat and my feelings were on edge. God. GAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!! Start by marking “Tatiana and Alexander (The Bronze Horseman, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. If I could give this book a thousand, a million stars, I would. The Bronze Horseman - My Review Here2. And I tossed and turned and I couldn't help starting book … Book #2 of the Verona Trilogy What could go wrong in the 14th-century for three time-traveling teens? Oh my God. As for Tatiana, she, too, amazes me with her depth and perception. Also, the book was very, very slow going. She becomes consumed by the belief that her husband, Red Army officer Alexander Belov, is still alive and needs her desperately. Tonight she earned $64,320 as the winner of the Sam Houston Texas-Bred Futurity. You guys can’t imagine how much I loved and adored this book. But I need to finish this series before 2020. but start with book 1: The Bronze Horseman. Straight out the gate I am going to tell you this one was not as good as the first. So, people of Goodreads, you should do something about that. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Please try again. Tatiana has found work as a nurse at Ellis Island and has laid the foundation of a new life for herself and Anthony in … It made me understand him so much better and how he thinks. I realized this more and more the further I got into the book. “This has everything a romance glutton could wish for: a bold, talented, and dashing hero, a heart-stopping love affair!”—Daily Mail (London). A journey. But the flashbacks eventually faded away, and I was left to finish the rest of the tale, which was also a bit draining because I kept wondering. I hated it so much, I flipped through those pages. Paullina Simons is the author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman, as well as ten other beloved novels, a memoir, a cookbook, and two children's books. This is the follow up to The Bronze Horseman. She becomes consumed by the belief that her husband, Red Army officer Alexander Belov, is still alive and needs her desperately. I enjoyed this 2nd book of the Bronze Horseman series, but I'll have to agree with another reviewer about the very detailed sex scenes. I had high expectations of Tatiana and Alexander and thankfully I wasn't disappointed. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It deserves nothing less. Something went wrong. Paullina Simons Author 893 views. Tatiana and Alexander (also known as The Bridge to Holy Cross ) is a romance novel written by Paullina Simons and the second book in the Bronze Horseman Trilogy. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. While reading this highly emotional sequel, I found myself humming Neil Diamond’s “Coming to America” song with tears streaming down my cheeks. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It’s an experience. I especially did not want to hear about every damn random thought that flickered through their minds. I loved them both. This book is filled with flashbacks. This almost guaranteed readers would be desperate to see Tatiana and Alexander reuinited. Please try again. Buy this book. I stayed with it because of the history of the siege of Leningrad & WWII. 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