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The Borodins #1
Love and Honor
Saga of the Borodins, one of the families who for centuries steered the golden destiny of Russia, amid the fabled Court of the Tsars. The dynasty that rode high to the crest of power-only to reach the brink of a rebel-torn New Age. Prince Peter: the unbending heir to the tempest of change. Ilona: the heartstrong Princess, slave to a renegade passion. George: the roving American journalist, tied to the great family's fortunes. Tatiana: the wildest young beauty in a restless hour. Bound by pride , the Borodins must stand against the fated forces that threaten their priceless birthright and the dark-eyed monk who holds their monarch in thrall. A story of the longings of a people stirred by the false promises of unscrupulous men, and struggle to uplift the silken banner of their fragile world.
374 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1980
About the author
Leslie Arlen
9 books4 followersChristopher Robin Nicole was born on 7 December 1930 in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), where he was raised. He is the son of Jean Dorothy (Logan) and Jack Nicole, a police officer, both Scottish. He studied at Queen's College in Guyana and at Harrison College in Barbados. He was a fellow at the Canadian Bankers Association and a clerk for the Royal Bank of Canada in Georgetown and Nassau from 1947 to 1956. In 1957, he moved to Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, where he currently lives, but he also has a domicile in Spain.
On 31 March 1951, he married his first wife, Jean Regina Amelia Barnett, with whom he had two sons, Bruce and Jack, and two daughters, Julie and Ursula, they divorced. On 8 May 1982 he married for the second time with fellow writer Diana Bachmann.
As a romantic and passionate of history, Nicole has been published since 1957, when he published a book about West Indian Cricket. He published his first novel in 1959 with his first stories set in his native Caribbean. Later he wrote many historical novels set mostly in tumultuous periods like World War I, World War II and the Cold War, and depict places in Europe, Asia and Africa. He also wrote classic romance novels. He specialized in Series and Sagas, and continues to write into the 21st century with no intention of retiring.
He signs his books as Christopher Nicole and uses several pseudonyms, some of them female. Pseudonyms used include: Peter Grange, Andrew York, Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C. R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams, Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He wrote disaster thrillers in collaboration with his wife, Diana Bachmann, under the penname Max Marlow. Under his different pseudonyms he has worked with many publishing houses: Jarrolds, Hutchinson, Simon & Schuster, Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, Jove, Michael Joseph, Mills & Boon, and Severn House.
On 31 March 1951, he married his first wife, Jean Regina Amelia Barnett, with whom he had two sons, Bruce and Jack, and two daughters, Julie and Ursula, they divorced. On 8 May 1982 he married for the second time with fellow writer Diana Bachmann.
As a romantic and passionate of history, Nicole has been published since 1957, when he published a book about West Indian Cricket. He published his first novel in 1959 with his first stories set in his native Caribbean. Later he wrote many historical novels set mostly in tumultuous periods like World War I, World War II and the Cold War, and depict places in Europe, Asia and Africa. He also wrote classic romance novels. He specialized in Series and Sagas, and continues to write into the 21st century with no intention of retiring.
He signs his books as Christopher Nicole and uses several pseudonyms, some of them female. Pseudonyms used include: Peter Grange, Andrew York, Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C. R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams, Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He wrote disaster thrillers in collaboration with his wife, Diana Bachmann, under the penname Max Marlow. Under his different pseudonyms he has worked with many publishing houses: Jarrolds, Hutchinson, Simon & Schuster, Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, Jove, Michael Joseph, Mills & Boon, and Severn House.
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February 11, 2014Well now, this Leslie Arlen is another pseudonym of the infamous Alan Savage. Cover up hopefully tomorrow.
September 19, 2012
Un libro muy entretenido que te permite conocer como eran las costumbres y la politica en esa epoco en la antigua Rusia.
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January 13, 2014I read this series ages ago when it was first released. For the time, it wasn't bad at all. Lots of intrigue and romance in Tsarist Russia, centered around a fictional family called the Borodins.
July 4, 2020
𝙀𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. 3.5 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨.
It was okay, nothing extraordinary but it was easy and entertaining to follow. The protagonist we got was interesting and that probably was what kept me wanting to continue the story.
I think something interesting and that I like is how all the characters aren’t good completely, I mean...I think the author wanted to show or at least I think so, that there’s no good or bad people, there’s only people and everyone has their sins and bad actions.
This is the first book of a series of six books and so far I’ll keep reading it, so second book here I come!
It was okay, nothing extraordinary but it was easy and entertaining to follow. The protagonist we got was interesting and that probably was what kept me wanting to continue the story.
I think something interesting and that I like is how all the characters aren’t good completely, I mean...I think the author wanted to show or at least I think so, that there’s no good or bad people, there’s only people and everyone has their sins and bad actions.
This is the first book of a series of six books and so far I’ll keep reading it, so second book here I come!
June 1, 2018
Muy buena novela histórica
Me gusta mucho leer sobre los principios del siglo XX en Rusia cuando comienza la época de la revolución y la caída de los zares. En este caso, está mezclada con una historia de amor, intrigas de corte, amistades inesperadas y tramas interesantes. súper entretenida
Me gusta mucho leer sobre los principios del siglo XX en Rusia cuando comienza la época de la revolución y la caída de los zares. En este caso, está mezclada con una historia de amor, intrigas de corte, amistades inesperadas y tramas interesantes. súper entretenida
July 28, 2022
Who gets away and survives
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Trusting people can be dangerous whether your a prince/princess or one off the crowd your being watched to make sure you comply with the rules of the Tsar and those who work for him. Who wins and who looses you will have read the book to find out
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Trusting people can be dangerous whether your a prince/princess or one off the crowd your being watched to make sure you comply with the rules of the Tsar and those who work for him. Who wins and who looses you will have read the book to find out
March 16, 2024
A marvelously compelling read
A love story on top of a history of Russia and life among the royal and powerful including some of the most famous of the early 20th century. Beautifully written with fully and deeply developed characters and a head spinning plot, it is impossible to put down. Very highly recommended.
A love story on top of a history of Russia and life among the royal and powerful including some of the most famous of the early 20th century. Beautifully written with fully and deeply developed characters and a head spinning plot, it is impossible to put down. Very highly recommended.
April 11, 2024
Immorality or immortality
This was an exceptional love story with twists so that at times i even wondered if all the major characters would be killed off. But i leave it to you to enjoy the story of flawed but likeable characters, most of them anyways.
This was an exceptional love story with twists so that at times i even wondered if all the major characters would be killed off. But i leave it to you to enjoy the story of flawed but likeable characters, most of them anyways.
August 26, 2024
As a matter of policy, I always finish a book that I start. But this one? No.
I got 3 percent in but had no idea what was going on. No character development, no scenario setting, no knowledge of participants. Therefore, DNF. Book expunged from my Kindle.
I got 3 percent in but had no idea what was going on. No character development, no scenario setting, no knowledge of participants. Therefore, DNF. Book expunged from my Kindle.
July 15, 2019
La verdad es que es un libro un poco vulgar, pero el autor conoce bien la historia rusa, y hay una mezcla muy correcta entre ficción y realidad. Sería la base perfecta de una mini serie espectacular.
May 8, 2020
Una de mis lecturas favoritas, novela histórica que no puedes dejar de leer.
August 21, 2020
En general bien, pero me causó revuelo la forma en la que se relata lo referente a Lenin, Los Romanov y en general el imperio zarista.
June 10, 2021
Excelente, tiene todooo.
November 25, 2023
Predecible pero ameno de leer
January 3, 2024
Es una historia bastante emocionante.
March 17, 2024
Russian History
Interesting history story. Liked the mystery but hated the way it had to end. True love does not always be simple but must be brave to endure .
Interesting history story. Liked the mystery but hated the way it had to end. True love does not always be simple but must be brave to endure .
April 5, 2024
excelente
Me mantuve expectante desde un principio hasta el final.Una novela vibrante,no
Pasa un minuto sin que uno la esté leyendo.
Me mantuve expectante desde un principio hasta el final.Una novela vibrante,no
Pasa un minuto sin que uno la esté leyendo.
April 21, 2024
I got hooked—an interesting mix of Russian history and lust.
May 2, 2025
An interesting historical story about Russian aristocracy in the early 1900s.
September 19, 2025
¡Buenísimo!, ¡me encantó!
Voy rauda y veloz por el segundo…
Voy rauda y veloz por el segundo…
September 20, 2022
Estuvo entretenido, siempre se aprecia una buena historia sobre la aristocracia de la Rusia Zarista.
October 15, 2023
Es un libro excepcional, tiene de todo: Romance, pasión, drama, desengaño, un poco de acción y contexto histórico correcto.
Ame el romance entre Ilona y George, fue tan bello y trágico, casi como si de mitología griega se tratara.
Y el final es simplemente conmovedor, deja un sabor de boca muy agradable.
No puedo esperar para conseguir el siguiente
Ame el romance entre Ilona y George, fue tan bello y trágico, casi como si de mitología griega se tratara.
Y el final es simplemente conmovedor, deja un sabor de boca muy agradable.
No puedo esperar para conseguir el siguiente
May 6, 2016
Muy bueno me gusto
November 4, 2017
Really interesting; I enjoyed the mix of history with fiction.
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