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Fiction & Literature

The Secret City

Hugh Walpole

Hugh Walpole's "The Secret City" is a compelling novel set in revolutionary Petrograd. It delves into the lives of English expatriates and Russians, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the search for identity amidst societal upheaval.

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