Tatiana and Alexander

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The Bridge to Holy Cross is a powerful tale of love and hope from the Russian-born author of The Bronze Horseman. Set against the backdrop of war, it follows eighteen-year-old Tatiana, who escapes war-torn Leningrad, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero, is imprisoned by Stalin's secret police, facing death as a traitor. In America, Tatiana begins anew in wartime New York City, finding work and friends, yet her grief for Alexander lingers, as she feels his presence calling to her. Meanwhile, Alexander, an American trapped in Russia, serves in the Red Army, posing as a Soviet citizen to survive. For him, the war rages on, with both victory and defeat leading to certain death. As World War II reaches its violent conclusion, Tatiana and Alexander confront their past ghosts and each other, battling against despair and destiny in a fight for survival. Paullina Simons masterfully weaves a historical epic, taking readers on a journey across continents and through deep emotions, crafting a heartrending love story that resonates long after the final page.