Rezanov (Unabridged‪)‬

In the untamed wilderness of early 19th-century California, a forbidden love blossoms between the enigmatic Russian explorer, Nikolai Rezanov, and the beautiful Spanish noblewoman, Concepción Argüello.

As Rezanov's grand expedition seeks to establish a Russian foothold in the New World, he finds himself captivated by Concepción's spirit and beauty. But their forbidden romance faces insurmountable obstacles: the clash of cultures, the political machinations of empires, and the unyielding traditions of their respective societies.

In this captivating historical novel, Gertrude Atherton weaves a tale of passion, intrigue, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to defy the boundaries of their time.