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The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers
The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers | Kerri Turner
15 posts | 4 read | 1 reading | 28 to read
Petrograd, 1914. A country on a knife edge. The story of two people caught in the middle - with everything to lose... A stunning debut from a talented new Australian voice in historical fiction. Valentina Yershova's position in the Romanov's Imperial Russian Ballet is the only thing that keeps her from the clutches of poverty. With implacable determination, she has clawed her way through the ranks to soloist, utilising not only her talent, but her alliances with influential rich men that grants them her body, but never her heart. When Luka Zhirkov - the gifted son of a factory worker - joins the company, her passion for ballet and love is rekindled, putting at risk everything that she has built. For Luka, being accepted into the company fulfils a lifelong dream. But in the eyes of his proletariat father, it makes him a traitor. As war tightens its grip and the country starves, Luka is increasingly burdened with guilt about their lavish lifestyles. While Luka and Valentina's secret connection grows, the country rockets toward a revolution that will decide the fate of every dancer. For the Imperial Russian Ballet has become the ultimate symbol of Romanov indulgence, and soon the lovers are forced to choose: their country, their art or each other... A powerful novel of class turmoil, passion and just how much two people will sacrifice...
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mrp27
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Eggs Looks so good!! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Looks great! I love the cover! 2y
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KerriNTurner
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I do love seeing my book in a stack of other fantastic books! 😍

Crazeedi Great stack of books!! 5y
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KathrynElise
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⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautifully written, just a little disappointed in the storyline. Going into this, I think I was just hoping for something a little more uplifting, and I didn‘t * really * get what I was looking for.. (I know, I know - a story set against a backdrop of the Russian revolution.. how could I possibly think that would have a happy ending, right?) 🤦🏼‍♀️

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KathrynElise
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Needed a book set in Winter for my “seasonal” #popsugar read.. Apparently I‘m off to a good start 👍🏼❄️

#popsugar19

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JennyM
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Pickpick

Valentina and Luka are rising stars in the Imperial Russian Ballet. But with revolution in the air, and the country divided, the day‘s of the indulgent Romanov ballet look almost over, leaving the pair with a difficult choice about their love for each other, their country, and their lives as dancers.

❄️ Really well researched, and evocative in it‘s description of Russia 1914-1920. A treat to read ❄️

JennyM Congrats Kerri - so great. I thoroughly enjoyed. And I even broke out my high-school Russian 😘 @KerriNTurner 6y
Crazeedi @JennyM I had high school Russian too, for 4 years💂‍♀️ 6y
JennyM @Crazeedi yey, I did mine for 5 years. I actually loved it and found it much easier than French, which I was terrible at. I will always have a soft spot for all things Russian 🇷🇺 6y
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Crazeedi @JennyM you and me both, my teacher spent time in Russia so he was completely fluent. 6y
Crazeedi @JennyM we even sang Russian songs, went to Pittsburgh for Russian events, sang down there too 6y
Cathythoughts Great review... stacked 👍🏻♥️ 6y
JennyM @Crazeedi I love it! 6y
JennyM @Cathythoughts hope you enjoy 😘 6y
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KerriNTurner
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I did a podcast with Better Reading all about my book (tagged). My first podcast ever, I was a little nervous but had a lot of fun too. Best of all, I‘m not cringing over the sound of my own voice! 😄

Crazeedi Congrats!! I dislike hearing my voice too! You rock!! 6y
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JennyM
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#MarchIntoThe70s #DancingQueen

I‘ve got this on hold at the library - it‘s by an Australian litten too.

Sorry for my lack of involvement this month- I‘ve still been watching from the sidelines

CarolynM I've been largely absent lately too. Sometimes life gets in the way🙂 6y
JennyM @CarolynM I know...I‘ve missed seeing you. Hope all is good with you and it‘s general life busyness 😘 (edited) 6y
Cathythoughts I also have not been doing the prompts as regularly for awhile... busy too & sometimes I can‘t think of anything new .. yes @CarolynM hope it‘s normal life busyness😘 6y
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Cinfhen Don‘t think I haven‘t noticed you 3 @JennyM @CarolynM @Cathythoughts miss u guys but I understand #challengeoverload 😜 6y
Cinfhen And I just bought this book last week on #KindleDailyDeal~ looks good 😀 (edited) 6y
CarolynM @JennyM @Cathythoughts @Cinfhen Thanks ladies. All good, just not enough hours in the day for all the things I'd like to do 😘😘😘 6y
Cathythoughts @CarolynM that‘s a great complaint to have 😘 6y
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JennyM
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I spy with my little eye.... @KerriNTurner
So excited to see it on the shelves. Congrats! #LittenAuthor

KarouBlue @KerriNTurner Ooohhhh when does this hit shelves US style! 6y
LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
KerriNTurner Ooh yay, thank you for sharing this pic, I just love seeing it on bookstore shelves! 😊😍 6y
KerriNTurner @MellieAntoinette it‘s only available as an ebook in the US at the moment, but we‘re working on a print deal. Fingers crossed it‘ll happen soon! 6y
JennyM @KerriNTurner I was so happy to see it...the cover is just 🥰 6y
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sprainedbrain
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1. The most recent book cover I have fallen for. 😍

2. Not unless you count watching Pride and Prejudice by myself and eating chocolate? 😂

3. Neon green

4. Anthony... but then they named my little brother Nicholas. 🤷🏻‍♀️

5. Done! ❤️

#Friyayintro

ravenlee I like your Valentine‘s plans. I‘m very envious. 6y
Megabooks I‘m with @ravenlee ! 6y
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KerriNTurner
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I‘ve been super quiet on Litsy lately, but with good reason - I was celebrating the release and launch of my debut novel! On shelves in Australia and New Zealand now, with ebooks available in USA. Further countries hopefully coming soon!

ErikasMindfulShelf Congratulations! 6y
KristenDuck That‘s fantastic!! 6y
JennyM Huzzah...congrats. I will look out for a copy 👏🏼🎉 6y
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Chelsea.Poole Wonderful! Congratulations 🎉 6y
Cinfhen UH.MAY.ZING ❣️❣️❣️❣️🍾🎊🙌🏻 6y
TrishB Very cool ❤️👍🏻 6y
RohitSawant How wonderful! Congrats! 6y
Carolyn11215 Congrats!!!!!🎉🍾🎈 6y
LeahBergen Yayyyyy!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I do hope I can buy it in Canada soon. It‘s available as an e-book here but I‘m not an e-reader type. 🤫 6y
mrp27 Congratulations! 🎉🎉 6y
KirstieE Oh my goodness 😱 Congrats!! I'll keep an eye out for it 🤔 6y
CarolynM Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉 I saw it on the shelf at Readings in Carlton earlier in the week. I'm on my best behaviour about not buying new books (so many here to read) but when I crack it will be in the pile🤑 6y
KerriNTurner @irre @KristenDuck @JennyM @Chelsea.Poole @Cinfhen @TrishB @rohit-sawant @Carolyn11215 @mrp27 @KirstieE thank you all so much!!! Litsy people are the best, I‘m feeling the love 😊❤️ 6y
KerriNTurner @LeahBergen there are a couple of Canadian publishers interested, so fingers crossed it‘ll be available in print there soon! 6y
KerriNTurner @CarolynM thank you! Hahaha I can totally relate about the self-imposed book buying ban (although I suck at sticking to it!) 6y
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BookishTrish
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I was powerless against its charms. Thanks for bringing it to my attention @CouronneDhiver

CouronneDhiver 🙌🏽🙌🏽 6y
Crazeedi Sounds good 6y
KerriNTurner Ahhh that‘s amazing, I really hope you enjoy it! 😊💜 6y
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KerriNTurner
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Look what arrived today! It‘s the first time I‘ve seen the finished book in person, and I‘m not going to lie, I reacted like this: 😭😭😭.
So many years of work have gone into this, and there was so much fear and doubt I‘d never see this day. It‘s a dream come true.

KaatjeH Congratulations! Great cover😊 6y
DivineDiana So exciting! Cheers to you! 👏🏻📚👏🏻 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Fabulous cover! 🥂 6y
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Kalalalatja That‘s amazing! Congratulations 👏🎉🙌 6y
LauraBeth Kerri!! How amazing! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 LOVE the cover - can‘t wait to read it 6y
TheSpineView Cover love for sure!!💜 6y
Carolyn11215 Congrats!!! So happy for you!! 6y
CouronneDhiver @BookishTrish Saw this and thought of you. 😊 (edited) 6y
CouronneDhiver Gorgeous! 6y
mrp27 Great cover! 6y
LeahBergen Yayyyyyy! Congratulations! 😘😘 6y
BookishTrish @CouronneDhiver This is right up my alley - thanks for the tag! 6y
BookishTrish Congratulations on your book! ❤️💕❤️ 6y
ErikasMindfulShelf Congratulations!! 6y
CarolynM Congratulations!! It looks great💐 6y
sprainedbrain Congratulations! What a gorgeous cover. 😃 6y
KerriNTurner @KaatjeH @erzascarletbookgasm @LauraBeth @TheSpineView @CouronneDhiver @mrp27 @sprainedbrain the cover designer was Lisa White, an incredibly talented woman. I feel very lucky to have been given such a beautiful cover! 6y
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KerriNTurner
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Another gorgeous snippet from an early review for The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers. Having people not just spend their time reading my story, but devoting such lovely words to it, brings tears to my eyes. Full review and others are on my website kerriturner.com , as well as a link to Goodreads reviews and all current pre-order places.

Texreader Congratulations!!! 6y
KarouBlue Love this! 6y
LeahBergen Yay! 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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KerriNTurner
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An early review of my book from a reader who was a principal ballerina in Russia. Her words mean so much to me - to be able to capture someone‘s experience and share it with the world in a way they feel is authentic is a dream and everything I wanted to achieve with this book. I‘m hoping other readers will have similar experiences, whether they are dancers, dance-lovers, history buffs, or just enjoy a good story.

LeahBergen Oh my! This is amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
mrp27 Nice! 6y
KerriNTurner @LeahBergen it made my day! 6y
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KerriNTurner
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My upcoming book is now on Litsy, and I‘m so proud and happy to be able to share the beautiful cover with you all! Out in February 2019, but it is available for pre-order now in Australia (paperback and ebook) and the US (ebook).
US pre-order: https://www.harpercollins.com/9781489256713/the-last-days-of-the-romanov-dancers...
AUS pre-order: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781489256706/the-last-days-of-the-romanov-danc...

LeeRHarry Congrats!!! This looks like my kind of book! 😊 Fab cover ! (edited) 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Congratulations! 👏🍾 Lovely cover. Sounds like something I‘ll like to read! But how about order from the rest of the world? 6y
RebelReader Congratulations! 🍾🎊🎈 Beautiful cover and the story sounds wonderful too! 👍🏻 6y
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Quirkybookworm Wooohoo! Congrats!🙌🏻👏👏🎊 6y
mrp27 Congrats!!! 🎊🎊 6y
LeahBergen OMG!!!!!!! That‘s fantastic! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
KerriNTurner @erzascarletbookgasm thank you! We‘re working on other countries right now - my Australian publisher is taking the book to the Frankfurt book fair in the hopes of making further international deals there. Will definitely post on here when there are order links for other countries - and I‘m very hopeful there will be! 6y
CarolynM Congratulations🎉🎉🎉I love the cover. 6y
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