Six Days in Leningrad

The never-before-told story behind one of the best-loved romantic sagas of all time.In 1998, Russian-born Paullina Simons returned with her father to her home country for the first time in 25 years to research her fourth novel, tentatively titled The Bronze Horseman.This brief trip became a remarkable walk through a land where time had stood still.Paullina found family, old friends and a landscape still scarred by World War II and 70 years of Communist rule. She found fields so badly bombed that even decades later nothing grew there. She found Leningrad – the shining jewel of the north built by Peter the Great – a crumbling ruin, with decaying buildings that still crowded too many people into their communal apartments. She also found extravagant hospitality, abundant food, and spectacular white nights.These six days in Leningrad changed Paullina’s life forever.At times poignant, at times inspiring and funny, part adventure, part heartbreak … Six Days in Leningrad is a journey you will not soon forget.

Paullina Simons was born in Leningrad, USSR in 1963. At the age of 10 her family immigrated to the United States. Growing up in Russia, Paullina dreamt of someday becoming a writer. Her dream was put on hold as she learned English and overcame the shock of a new culture.After graduating from university and various jobs including working as a financial journalist and as a translator, Paullina wrote her first novel Tully, which was welcomed by readers all over the world.She has since written Red Leaves, Eleven Hours, The Bronze Horseman, The Bridge to Holy Cross (also known as Tatiana and Alexander), The Summer Garden, The Girl in Times Square and Road to Paradise. Many of Paullina’s novels have reached international bestseller lists.

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