The candlesticks and the cross Author:Ruth Freeman Solomon The Russia of the Romanovs lies in the throes of death. Amidst the terror of the violence-ridden land, Boris Pirov--golden Tartar, fabled hero, defender of Mother Russia--has fallen in love with a beautiful, forbidden Jewess. Boris' strength will shape his country's future--but his own fate fate is in the hands of the lovely Ronya. — "Untamed r... more »omance, court intrigue, religious conflict and the march of history...unbeatable!"« less