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The Dawning of Deliverance
As a Nation Battles for Its Future, a Young Woman Struggles to Find a Way to Hope and Love in the Midst of Tragedy and Heartache. Though a daughter of a princess and a count, Mariana has grown up as a peasant girl in an obscure village. Suddenly she finds herself thrust back into elite society and must take her rightful place as an aristocrat. But Mariana wants to do something more meaningful with her life. Trained as a nurse, she refuses the easy life of a Russian socialite and goes to the front lines in Manchuria to care for the wounded soldiers. There she is confronted with the horrible realities of war and death. And she discovers something else—a renewal of her relationship with American reporter Daniel Trent. But Daniel betrayed her trust once before…can she learn to trust him now? Back in St. Petersburg, revolutionary forces are gaining momentum in their quest for freedom—a quest that will certainly end in bloodshed and heartache. And one man, bent on an old revenge, plots to kill Mariana, her family, and everyone she loves. Against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-revolutionary Russia, a compelling story of God’s power to bring love and freedom.
432 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 1995
About the author
Judith Pella
85 books226 followersJudith Pella is a bestselling, award-winning author whose writing career spans two decades. Her in-depth historical and geographical research combines with her skillful storytelling to provide readers with dramatic, thought-provoking novels. She and her husband make their home in Scapoose, Oregon.
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March 14, 2023
This book had me bawling at the end😭
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It's been over an hour since I finished this and I am still wrecked 😭🤣
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It's been over an hour since I finished this and I am still wrecked 😭🤣
July 28, 2014
I absolutely love the first three books in this series and have read them multiple times. The next 4 installments were a huge disappointment. I read the original three, and now imagine the rest never existed.
May 18, 2024
There was more about the political history of this time period which made it more interesting for me. Good read.
July 7, 2015
This was a well-written and truly interesting historical subtly Christian novel, which is part of a series set in Russia. At this point in the series, the novels are focused on the early 1900s when the Revolution really starts to take shape. All of the characters are still well drawn, and most of them are also likeable. I took the rating down to 3 stars for this one because I thought the ending really stank, but overall, I really enjoyed the novel and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
October 26, 2015
Once again, the story of Russia as it approaches the revolution has come to life through the lives of Anna and Sergei and their family. Sorrow, love, tragedy and heroics draw out the deeper faith of each one, while their country teeters on the brink of full revolt. I love all of the historical facts: wars lost, heirs born, violent responses to peaceful demonstrations. It has been a wonderful way to understand this country that had been held up as the enemy most of my childhood. Looking forward to finishing the series.
February 1, 2008
This series is getting a little tired...
October 4, 2011
I have enjoyed reading this series. It is set in Russia. I enjoy reading about Russia.
January 23, 2010
I was glad that Marianna and Daniel ended up together and that they were able to get through the war together. I was heartbroken when Sergie died and I really felt for Anna.
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February 2, 2012
Having trouble keeping my interest.
June 20, 2011
excellent but sad continuation of Russian series
November 4, 2012
I read this over 15 years ago. Judith Pella was one of my top 3 authors of the time. Christian historical fiction - a wonderful genre!
February 25, 2017
I really enjoyed the medical perspective of Mariana's nursing. Also, I never learned much about the war in Manchuria, so it was quite interesting to read about that.
November 7, 2018
In this book, Mariana continues being more of the main character, along with Daniel. They both become involved in the war—Mariana as a nurse, and Daniel to cover the war for an American newspaper.
I found Daniel's sneaking through a restricted zone especially interesting. It was very brave and daring to try something like that, but it was fun to read about.
There was a scene with children doing a blood pact between each other. There were several kisses, from what I remember. A couple of mentions of praying to a man who is considered a saint. Since parts of this book show is the war, there is quite a bit of describing fatal injuries and death experiences. Also, one of my favorite characters died. :(
Unsurprisingly, we have a certain villain return to the story. And we are also introduced to Rasputin momentarily. I didn't like seeing him appear. If you know a little bit of the history surrounding his time, you probably know about the Tsar and his family being murdered around that time. I hadn't realized that the same tsar in this book had been the one murdered and so I can only assume, since we do hear from Nicholas the II, that we will hear of the family's death later on. So I am not looking forward to that part, if it does come.
I really liked the love between a certain couple and thought they went really well together. :) The scene where a man was asking for the father's permission to marry the father's daughter was a little tense but the end was perfect!
Also, one of the end scenes with Dmitri's POV was great. He finally did something worthwhile, and he did an excellent job, too!
This book was interesting and I don't remember being bored at any point.
4 stars.
I found Daniel's sneaking through a restricted zone especially interesting. It was very brave and daring to try something like that, but it was fun to read about.
There was a scene with children doing a blood pact between each other. There were several kisses, from what I remember. A couple of mentions of praying to a man who is considered a saint. Since parts of this book show is the war, there is quite a bit of describing fatal injuries and death experiences. Also, one of my favorite characters died. :(
Unsurprisingly, we have a certain villain return to the story. And we are also introduced to Rasputin momentarily. I didn't like seeing him appear. If you know a little bit of the history surrounding his time, you probably know about the Tsar and his family being murdered around that time. I hadn't realized that the same tsar in this book had been the one murdered and so I can only assume, since we do hear from Nicholas the II, that we will hear of the family's death later on. So I am not looking forward to that part, if it does come.
I really liked the love between a certain couple and thought they went really well together. :) The scene where a man was asking for the father's permission to marry the father's daughter was a little tense but the end was perfect!
Also, one of the end scenes with Dmitri's POV was great. He finally did something worthwhile, and he did an excellent job, too!
This book was interesting and I don't remember being bored at any point.
4 stars.
July 5, 2020
Although she is a young Russian countess with the right to live as a socialite, Mariana Remizov chooses to go serve as a nurse on the front lines of war in Manchuria. Her old friend, American reporter Daniel Trent, faces the horrific dangers of war with her—while the dangers of old vendettas against Mariana's family are brewing back in pre-revolutionary Russia in The Dawning of Deliverance by author Judith Pella.
This is my favorite book in The Russians historical ChristFic series so far.
Granted, yes, the style is still pretty old-fashioned with some overdone outbursts from the narrator and characters alike, albeit those moments are brief and fewer than they were earlier in the series.
And, no, I still don't find the romantic aspects to be this saga's strength. In this novel, the romance just has more inevitability than compelling chemistry, and it's twice in this series now that I've found myself preferring a guy who doesn't get the girl more than the guy who does.
Even so, the sense of history and the political climate is still rich and intense. And while I've had issues with some key characters' development in the earlier books, I've been with these folks for so long now, and the overall plot has built so much tension, I actually felt for the characters this time as some crucial events finally came to a head.
Honestly, it was the final fifth or so of the novel that nudged it over into 5-star territory for me, gripping me as a thriller would and wringing my bibliophilic core. I already foresee some of what's coming later, and I'm both nervous and anxious to see exactly how it'll all unfold from here.
This is my favorite book in The Russians historical ChristFic series so far.
Granted, yes, the style is still pretty old-fashioned with some overdone outbursts from the narrator and characters alike, albeit those moments are brief and fewer than they were earlier in the series.
And, no, I still don't find the romantic aspects to be this saga's strength. In this novel, the romance just has more inevitability than compelling chemistry, and it's twice in this series now that I've found myself preferring a guy who doesn't get the girl more than the guy who does.
Even so, the sense of history and the political climate is still rich and intense. And while I've had issues with some key characters' development in the earlier books, I've been with these folks for so long now, and the overall plot has built so much tension, I actually felt for the characters this time as some crucial events finally came to a head.
Honestly, it was the final fifth or so of the novel that nudged it over into 5-star territory for me, gripping me as a thriller would and wringing my bibliophilic core. I already foresee some of what's coming later, and I'm both nervous and anxious to see exactly how it'll all unfold from here.
May 16, 2018
This was really good. We still are following the royal family though difficult times, losing both their leader and a son. Anna is still unsure about Daniel, because of his betrayal. She wants to be with him, but isn't sure if she can trust him again.
The royal sons are getting along better, but they still fight. There also a lot of danger going on in Russia and everyone is scared for their lives.
Mariana goes to the war to be a nurse for the soldiers. This makes her father extremely mad at her, but, she tells him that she feels this is her calling, and she ends up going. I think Mariana is a fantastic nurse.
This was amazing! Thank you to my local library for having this book!
The royal sons are getting along better, but they still fight. There also a lot of danger going on in Russia and everyone is scared for their lives.
Mariana goes to the war to be a nurse for the soldiers. This makes her father extremely mad at her, but, she tells him that she feels this is her calling, and she ends up going. I think Mariana is a fantastic nurse.
This was amazing! Thank you to my local library for having this book!
August 3, 2017
I read this book many years ago as either a middle schooler or underclassman in high school. I adored the book and entire series then. This remembered adoration helped me make the decision to skip these books when reading through my collection four years ago. I read many books by both of these authors since then and gradually became aware of the glaringly obvious shortcomings of their authorship. These shortcomings infected every book I read by them. I had no hope that these books would survive a second read. As I supposed, they did not.
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March 7, 2021I have seen other readers say that the first three books in the series are the best, and they pretended the rest did not exist. Thus far, I have agreed with this. This wonderful series has truly gone off the rails for me. The first three books were written by both Michael Phillips and Judith Pella, the rest of the series is authored solely by Pella, and I believe this is the difference. Honestly how much tragedy can one family endure? I hope Pella gives them some relief in the last two books, but I doubt it.
December 10, 2020
The characters are likeable and the story is fine. The author spends more effort furthering the plot than building an authentic, in-depth historical time period. Several things historically weren't quite right with the period (like having easy access to telephones, the ease of a women's emergence into the nursing field, working conditions in a war zone). True historical fiction lovers (like me) will be a bit disappointed.
June 11, 2019
Again, Judith Pella's accurate portrayal of Russian history does not lend itself to an upbeat, light-hearted story. But it continues the journey of the Fedorcenko Family as Anna and Sergei's adopted daughter, Mariana, grows into a young woman and finds her place in Russian society. Beautifully written but a horribly sad ending.
March 5, 2021
It was a great book, adding onto the story of the Fedorcenkos/Remizovs. This book is refreshing because many characters finally figure out who they are and what their purposes in life are. Like many of the books in this series, The Dawning of Deliverance is bittersweet, but well worth the read.
November 17, 2017
The Dawning.....
I never want this series to end! I have fallen in love with the characters and have learned so much about Russia’s people.
I never want this series to end! I have fallen in love with the characters and have learned so much about Russia’s people.
April 19, 2019
What a reading event!! Unfortunately I do not have the last two books of the series. A spellbinding story woven into the details of Russian history.
May 7, 2024
I like learning about Russian history while at the same time enjoying an interesting story. Every plot includes spiritual lessons.
April 7, 2019
Am reading the whole series of books about Russian history,these families of what they have had to endure during these times during the Car's time from the first one to the last! From the well to do families to the poorest of families,love betrayal,the characters you will come to know so well that you really think they are real people! I love this author and off to the next book!!
December 28, 2019
Love love love this book and series. Excellent continuation of the family story and Russian history.
April 19, 2013
Excited to read the next book.
October 20, 2013
inspirational series
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