The Russian crucifix: A Victorian mystery

by Richard Freeborn

Freeborn magicly weaves fact and fiction to create a touching story of growing up, a highly suspenseful thriller, and a remarkable reconstruction of the past. For the mystery is based on real events from the summer of 1860, on the eve of what might have been revolutionary events in Russia, when several eminent figures, including the novelist Turgenev, gathered in the little seaside town.

Richard Freeborn is a Professor of Russian Literature at the University of London and has written several previous books. Although he once lived in the Soviet Union, he now resides in England with his wife.

255 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Richard Freeborn is Emeritus Professor of Russian Literature at the University of London. he has published widely on Russian literature, including Turgenev, A Study and The Rise of the Russian Novel.