Another Place Another Spring

by Adrienne Jones

Marya's journey into Siberian exile turns into a dash for freedom in the arms of strong and silent Boris Branov — ostensibly an agent of the Tsar's secret police, actually an unreconstructed Decembrist devoted to rescuing political prisoners.

Genres: Historical Fiction

285 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Jones was born Adrienne Applewhite on July 28, 1915 in Atlanta, Georgia; attended UCLA, 1958-59 and UC Irvine, 1972; worked as an office and managerial worker, cattle rancher, and with youth groups; a free-lance writer and novelist, she is the author of many books, including: Ride the Far wind (1964), Another Place, Another Spring (1971), So, Nothing is Forever (1974), The Hawks of Chelney (1977), The Beckoner (1980), Whistle Down a Dark Lane (1982), A Matter of Spunk (1983), Street Family (1987), and Long Time Passing (1990).

At the age of seven, she moved to California with her family. Her home life and schooling in Beverly Hills instilled an early passion for books and story-writing. A yearning for adventure and a real love for the natural scene carried her on explorations of California's desserts, canyons, mountains and coastline. After her marriage, she lived in the hills near Laguna Beach with her husband.

Reviews

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[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books I read as a young girl and never forgot. Set in Tsarist Russia it is so vividly written that decades later I can remember certain scenes and even certain lines of dialogue. Like many of the books I liked as a girl (and many I like today) it has a strong romantic plot thread. I remember thinking it was pretty sexy for a YA title at the time, but by today’s standards I am sure it is very tame.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in the '70s when I was in a teenager and have remembered it ever since as an incredible romance tale. Then reread it recently to find that while, yes, the romance is there (very understated by today's standards--but maybe that's what made it feel so romantic), the book is also a great adventure with a young female protagonist who will do what it takes to survive; a great history lesson about Russia under aristocratic rule; and a great travelogue. Plus, it makes an interesting comparison between feudal serfdom and slavery. Still think it's an incredible book, for different reasons now.

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I have loved from childhood. Set in Tsarist Russia, it tells the story of an orphaned young woman being exiled to Siberia, and her daring escape. Highly recommended!

[Emilie Loomis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book ever written.

[CLM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greatly enjoyed this historical novel set in 19th century Russia, one of my favorite settings. Here is a link to my review http://perfectretort.blogspot.com/201...