The Secret

Bys: Warren, Susan May and Downs, Susan K.

A generational secret could change everything...

In the shadow of the throne, love and secrets collide with explosive consequences.

Anton Klassen, a simple yet courageous farmer, is unexpectedly tasked by the Czar to protect a mere maid. Yet, this maid, Oksana, is no ordinary servant-she harbors a secret so valuable and dangerous that it could topple dynasties. As Anton steps into the treacherous waters of the royal court, he finds himself drawn to Oksana's quiet strength and beauty.

Oksana, thrust from the shadows into the glaring scrutiny of royal protectors, finds her life in the hands of Anton, a man whose rustic charm belies a valiant heart. Despite the risk, she yearns for a love that could transcend the barriers of their stations. But the secret she carries is a ticking bomb, one that could destroy her and everyone she cares about.

As the Bolshevik Revolution stirs the nation, Anton and Oksana find themselves at the heart of a storm that could engulf all of Russia. Anton faces an impossible choice: save the woman he loves, or serve his country and protect its interests. Failure in either duty could lead to personal and national catastrophe.

When Oksana's secret unfolds, the consequences threaten their very lives and the fabric of Russian society. Will their emerging love survive the ultimate test of loyalty and betrayal?

The Crimson Legacy

Book 1: The Prodigal

Book 2: The Sparrow

Book 3: The Partisan

Book 4: The Secret

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962036405
• ISBN13: 9781962036405
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Sdg Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic end to the series

“Perhaps, finally, I’ve figured out what bravery is—putting someone above myself. Perhaps true courage isn’t about taking up arms at all…but in serving the ones I pledged to love.” What a fascinating conclusion to the Crimson Legacy series. Now I need to re-read the books backwards to glean all the little details I may have missed. The series was unique in that the reader traveled back in time with each consecutive book, following the lineage of the Klassen women until this book where we discover the how and why of the events that impacted three future generations. I loved the intrigue and suspense, as well as the slow-building romance and the grounding faith. Oksana was a surprising heroine - strong, capable, and loyal. Anton was also a surprising hero - a Mennonite businessman who ends up fighting a war with steadfast loyalty, love, intelligence, and faith instead of guns at the frontline. I loved his unshakable faith and dedication to God, family and country. I also loved seeing young Timofea and how instrumental he was in guiding the Klassens through generations. If you enjoy romantic suspense with a historical twist, you will absolutely adore this book and series. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of SDG Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.