Commissar: A Novel of Civil War Russia

In 1918, during the Russian Civil War, Anna Sokolova, a young revolutionary, hunts down a British agent while William Arden, a Wall Street emissary, has a secret mission. They become unlikely allies as they navigate the war and its political complexities, facing difficult choices to preserve their ideals. "Commissar" is a historical novel that explores the US and British intervention in the Russian Civil War.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In 1918, the nascent Russian Republic found itself locked in a fierce battle to retain its power against a host of domestic and foreign adversaries. The capital city of Moscow was a hotbed of revolutionary activity, with young activists like Anna Sokolova working tirelessly for the newly formed CHEKA state security agency. Their mission? To hunt down a British agent named Sidney Reilly, who had been operating in the country for years.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a young emissary of Wall Street named William Arden set sail for Russia on a mission that seemed innocuous at first glance. However, as he journeyed through the vast expanse of the country, Arden began to realize that his true purpose was not what it appeared to be. The true objective of his mission was still shrouded in mystery, and even he himself may not fully comprehend it.

Their paths would cross in the city of Petrograd, now known as St. Petersburg. It was a place of chaos and turmoil, as the civil war raged on and the political landscape in Russia was rapidly shifting. Anna and Arden, two individuals from vastly different worlds, found themselves thrown together in a fight for survival.

As they navigated the ravages of civil war and the rapidly turning political tide, Anna must make a difficult decision. She was committed to her ideals, and she was willing to do whatever it took to preserve them. But at what cost? As she worked alongside Arden, she began to see the human cost of the conflict and the sacrifices that were being made.

Commissar is a meticulously researched novel that delves into the little-known period of US and British intervention in the Russian Civil War (1918-22). Author Alan Moore weaves a complex tapestry of characters, each with their own motivations and agendas. The book is filled with historical detail, from the political machinations of the Russian government to the brutal realities of war.

Through Anna and Arden, Moore explores the themes of power, corruption, and the human cost of conflict. He raises questions about the nature of truth and the role of individuals in shaping history. Commissar is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers contemplating the complexities of the human experience and the enduring legacy of the Russian Civil War.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800465596