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The Lost Empire #1
Don't Let Me Go
When truth is a crime...
Soviet Russia, 1929: Maksim Lenkov is tired of his past haunting him. An ex-Bolshevik and supporter of the revolution over ten years earlier that toppled the Romanov dynasty, Maksm has never forgotten his guilt over not saving the Tsar and his family—especially a certain beautiful grand duchess. Tatiana Romanova had stolen his heart before the Bolsheviks took her life.
Maksim has spent the last ten years hunting down her killers to no avail and doing anything possible to resist Soviet rule. This is why when a young, spunky British girl appears out of nowhere, claiming she has the Soviet secret police on her heels and needs help escaping the country, Maksim is compelled to aid her. Especially since she says to have information that would ruin the USSR’s push for influence on Western Europe and, more importantly, information that connects to one Bolshevik whom Maksim knows well. A man who was there the night of Tatiana’s murder.
This could be his chance to finally avenge the Romanovs and find peace with his past. But is his new ally all she claims to be or could she be an informer for the secret police? When the OGPU draws closer, how far will Maksim go to serve justice? Inspired by true events, Don’t Let Me Go is a gripping, historical novel about survival, redemption, and the power of hope in the midst of darkness.
Soviet Russia, 1929: Maksim Lenkov is tired of his past haunting him. An ex-Bolshevik and supporter of the revolution over ten years earlier that toppled the Romanov dynasty, Maksm has never forgotten his guilt over not saving the Tsar and his family—especially a certain beautiful grand duchess. Tatiana Romanova had stolen his heart before the Bolsheviks took her life.
Maksim has spent the last ten years hunting down her killers to no avail and doing anything possible to resist Soviet rule. This is why when a young, spunky British girl appears out of nowhere, claiming she has the Soviet secret police on her heels and needs help escaping the country, Maksim is compelled to aid her. Especially since she says to have information that would ruin the USSR’s push for influence on Western Europe and, more importantly, information that connects to one Bolshevik whom Maksim knows well. A man who was there the night of Tatiana’s murder.
This could be his chance to finally avenge the Romanovs and find peace with his past. But is his new ally all she claims to be or could she be an informer for the secret police? When the OGPU draws closer, how far will Maksim go to serve justice? Inspired by true events, Don’t Let Me Go is a gripping, historical novel about survival, redemption, and the power of hope in the midst of darkness.
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Issabelle Perry
5 books217 followersIssabelle Perry is a proud Jesus follower, an extroverted writer, and a history major. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, hunting for Narnia in wardrobes, or envisioning herself wielding a magnificent sword (but due to her clumsiness, let’s hope that never happens). This self-proclaimed exclamation mark enthusiast can be found hanging at Teen Writers’ Nook, a community of teen authors Issabelle co-founded in 2020. She is the author of Don't Let Me Go (Sky's the Limit Press 2025), May We Make Them Proud (2023), and a co-editor for two anthologies. What she’s probably doing right now is fangirling about her favorite books to random people or scanning the pantries for chocolate. Subscribe to her newsletter to stay up-to-date on book releases and writing projects: https://vintagelyizzy.ck.page/newsletter
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June 28, 2023Y'ALL!!! This is really happening!!! I am soooo excited for this book!!!
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April 15, 2024"Keep speaking the truth. One day, they'll listen."
Well, I feel like by now I should've left some type of pre-review for my upcoming debut novel so I can track updates as the book progresses forward in the publishing process. I just finished my self-edits and have turned the book in with my editor. I'm hoping to have more news to give soon, but if you want to follow Don't Let Me Go as I move closer to its publication, you can subscribe to my newsletter where I give monthly exclusive, insider updates: https://vintagelyizzy.ck.page/newsletter
Well, I feel like by now I should've left some type of pre-review for my upcoming debut novel so I can track updates as the book progresses forward in the publishing process. I just finished my self-edits and have turned the book in with my editor. I'm hoping to have more news to give soon, but if you want to follow Don't Let Me Go as I move closer to its publication, you can subscribe to my newsletter where I give monthly exclusive, insider updates: https://vintagelyizzy.ck.page/newsletter
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June 28, 2023I’m sorry but like, this sounds so good???
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