The Defiant Life of Vera Figner: Surviving the Russian Revolution

The Vera Figner Story - A Gripping Biographical Account of a Russian Revolutionary Terrorist Uncover the captivating tale of Vera Figner, a Russian noblewoman turned revolutionary terrorist in this comprehensive and engaging biography.

Born in 1852, Figner witnessed firsthand the tumultuous transformation of Imperial Russian society, culminating in the Bolshevik revolution of 1917.

As she grew older, Figner became a leader of the terrorist party the People's Will and was an accomplice in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881. Lynne Ann Hartnett's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life Figner's remarkable journey, from her early advocacy for populist causes and women's higher education to her later involvement in the revolutionary underground.

Follow Figner through prison and into the midst of the revolution, as she faces down danger and oppression with unwavering conviction. Hartnett's masterful narrative reveals how Figner survived the Bolshevik revolution and Stalin's Great Purges, ultimately dying a lionized revolutionary legend in 1942 as the Nazis bore down on Moscow.

This gripping biography is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history, political intrigue, or the inspiring stories of women who shaped their nations. Don't miss out on this captivating account of Vera Figner's remarkable life - order your copy today!