Passage into Light (The Russians, Book 7) [Paperback]

Judith Pella (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

Best by enemies within and without, Russia is reeling. And Vladimir Lenin is waiting in the wings-.

In 1917 Russia finds itself in a nightmare of political upheaval and violence as ruthless men clash over control of her destiny. Saddled with a devastating, unpopular war, the Provisional Government flirts with disaster while the power-starved Bolsheviks circle like wolves for the kill. Tsar Nicholas and his family have become both prisoners and pawns in this deadly game of chess.

Amid the turmoil, Anna Fedorcenko's sons face the consequences of their personal and political choices. Russia will never be the same, that much is certain. But unless Andrei and Yuri are able to cast off the blinders of the past, they too may be caught in the chaos sweeping throughout the Motherland.

A dark pall hangs over the Russian empire as it careens toward an unsettling future. Will the faith and love that have become the Fedorcenko and Burenin legacy shed enough light to make any difference?

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Pella (White Nights, Red Morning, Bethany, 1996) caps off her popular series set in Russia with another foray into the lives of the Fedorcenko family. It is 1917, and the Revolution is quickly destroying the old ways. Brothers Andrei and Yuri Fedorcenko continue to fight for what they believe, knowing their actions could change their country's fate as well as their own. Other members of the extended Fedorcenko family also struggle with the changes the Revolution has brought to their country, including many that affect their religious lives. If this is indeed the last volume of "The Russians" (as hinted in the author's afterword), many readers may walk away unsatisfied, as it doesn't provide full closure. However, fans will certainly want to catch up with the Fedorcenkos, so libraries with the first six books should still purchase this one.
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About the Author

Judith Pella is the bestselling author/coauthor of seven major fiction series, including the LONE STAR LEGACY and THE RUSSIANS, as well as the novels Blind Faith and Beloved Stranger. She and her family make their home in California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618697
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618697
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, but I miss Phillips, July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Passage into Light (The Russians, Book 7) (Paperback)

I read the first three books in this series when I was 14 years old. I can't begin to explain the agony the third book put me through. I had compard the first two to a fairytale, and with the last came the reality as the real world crept into view...bringing tragedy and pain.

I find that the author(s) of these stories manage to twist their way into my gut like very few others have been able to do. If you are ready to being what will initially appear as light "pleasure" reading, but what will also stretch you heart to it's boundaries, try the series. And please, read them in order.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic! Judith Pella really keeps you in suspense, January 5, 1999

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This review is from: Passage into Light (The Russians, Book 7) (Paperback)

I love this book!I have read the first six of the series, "The Russians" and there has not been one dull moment. Judith Pella does an incredible job of describing the characters and their feelings so well that you feel like you know them personally. This book really ties up a lot of loose ends; some sad ends and others are very joyful. But even the sads ones are just perfect because it helps give a realistic image of what live was like at the turn of the century in Russia. I would highly reccomend this to anyone!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do we have to say goodbye?, August 22, 2002

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Jenna4 "Jenna4" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passage into Light (The Russians, Book 7) (Paperback)

Although I consider having read all seven of the books in The Russians series a great accomplishment (and a very enjoyable one) I became so attached to Anna and the other characters that I was actually saddened when I finished this, the final book.

The series has given me a love for historical fiction and knowledge of many details in Russian history. Pella has done a wonderful job and I have never been disappointed by any of her works.