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The Lives of Lilly Parris #3
The Witch and the Revolution
As the Tsar's subjects turn against him, Lilly Parris races to save Anastasia Romanov and her brother Alexis - the heir to the Russian throne. The Witch and the Revolution is a fast-paced, brand-new take on the Russian Revolution.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2020
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Daniel Sugar
12 books70 followersDaniel Sugar has written for a number of celebrities, and several TV shows, including "The Tonight Show". He is the author of "The Lives of Lilly Parris" time travel series.
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March 15, 2026
The Witch and the Revolution (The Lives Of Lilly Parris Book 3) by Daniel Sugar
This is a stand alone book. You don't need to read the first two books in the collection to enjoy it.
Author Daniel Sugar uses the witch, Lilly Parris and her grandmother Rose to pass through important events in history.
In this third installment, we find Lilly alongside her grandmother Rose, and her dog Swift in the middle of the Russian Revolution.
The book opens at Vladimir Palace, Petrograd on March 5, 1917 at the home of Grand Duchess Marie Pavlona. She's eating caviar alongside her son Grand Duke Andrei. Marie is Tzar Nicholas II's first cousin and she is plotting the Tzar’s death so that her son, Andrei, can take his place. They recruit Grigory Rasputin to help them execute the coup.
Lilly Parris - with the help of her grandmother, Rose, work as Nichola's personal physician and especially try to keep Alexis Romanov's hemophilia under control. They manage to foil the attempt on the Tzar and his Czarina as they survive a bomb under their carriage on their way to the ballet. But the Bolsheviks are gaining ground and they blame Nichola's wife - who is German - for their losses in the war against Germany.
Marie and Andrei manage to kidnap both Anastasia and Alexei (Baby) - so Lilly tries to save them. Lilly is successful on this matter, but can't stop the end result of the Russian Revolution.
As the book ends, Lilly, her dog, and Grandma Rose wake up in Nazi Germany.
The book is narrated from the third person point of view. The plot is interesting, especially for people like me who love historical fiction. The characters a real and come out of the page. It's an easy quick read - I read it in a sitting.
Recommended for all historical fiction buffs.
This is a stand alone book. You don't need to read the first two books in the collection to enjoy it.
Author Daniel Sugar uses the witch, Lilly Parris and her grandmother Rose to pass through important events in history.
In this third installment, we find Lilly alongside her grandmother Rose, and her dog Swift in the middle of the Russian Revolution.
The book opens at Vladimir Palace, Petrograd on March 5, 1917 at the home of Grand Duchess Marie Pavlona. She's eating caviar alongside her son Grand Duke Andrei. Marie is Tzar Nicholas II's first cousin and she is plotting the Tzar’s death so that her son, Andrei, can take his place. They recruit Grigory Rasputin to help them execute the coup.
Lilly Parris - with the help of her grandmother, Rose, work as Nichola's personal physician and especially try to keep Alexis Romanov's hemophilia under control. They manage to foil the attempt on the Tzar and his Czarina as they survive a bomb under their carriage on their way to the ballet. But the Bolsheviks are gaining ground and they blame Nichola's wife - who is German - for their losses in the war against Germany.
Marie and Andrei manage to kidnap both Anastasia and Alexei (Baby) - so Lilly tries to save them. Lilly is successful on this matter, but can't stop the end result of the Russian Revolution.
As the book ends, Lilly, her dog, and Grandma Rose wake up in Nazi Germany.
The book is narrated from the third person point of view. The plot is interesting, especially for people like me who love historical fiction. The characters a real and come out of the page. It's an easy quick read - I read it in a sitting.
Recommended for all historical fiction buffs.
March 24, 2026
I haven’t read the first two books in the series, and this one wasn’t what I expected—but it hooked me.
The story leans into traditional witch lore, portraying witches as practitioners of forbidden arts—magic, herbalism, shape-shifting, flight, and potion-making. The inclusion of a warlock figure who embodies misfortune adds another layer, reflecting themes of misogynistic, patriarchal control.
The omniscient narration gives the story a timeless, almost fable-like quality. While it creates some distance, it also allows the narrative to explore multiple perspectives and larger themes.
The characters are memorable, offering both figures to root for and others to strongly oppose. The unpredictability of the plot kept me engaged as the story moved between history and magic in unexpected ways.
Overall, The Witch and the Revolution is a unique blend of historical fiction and folklore, offering a fresh and imaginative take on a well-known moment in history.
The story leans into traditional witch lore, portraying witches as practitioners of forbidden arts—magic, herbalism, shape-shifting, flight, and potion-making. The inclusion of a warlock figure who embodies misfortune adds another layer, reflecting themes of misogynistic, patriarchal control.
The omniscient narration gives the story a timeless, almost fable-like quality. While it creates some distance, it also allows the narrative to explore multiple perspectives and larger themes.
The characters are memorable, offering both figures to root for and others to strongly oppose. The unpredictability of the plot kept me engaged as the story moved between history and magic in unexpected ways.
Overall, The Witch and the Revolution is a unique blend of historical fiction and folklore, offering a fresh and imaginative take on a well-known moment in history.
January 30, 2026
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This is a very exciting episode in the series. Lily, grandmother Rose, and Peter find themselves in Russia at the end of an era. They face many dancers there.
This is a very exciting episode in the series. Lily, grandmother Rose, and Peter find themselves in Russia at the end of an era. They face many dancers there.
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