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Czech soldier Filip Sedlák never wanted to fight for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. So at the first opportunity, he defected to the Russians. Now he and others like him have formed the Czechoslovak Legion. Their goal: leave the chaos of Russia, sail to France, and help the Allies defeat the Central Powers, thereby toppling a hated empire and winning an independent Czechoslovakia.

With the fall of the tsar, Nadia Linskaya’s life is in ruins. Her family is dead, her lands are confiscated, and her aristocratic world is gone forever. But Nadia is determined to elude the Bolshevik agent who destroyed her family and find a way to survive in this changed world.

When Nadia takes refuge with the Czechoslovak Legion, the last thing she expects is an ally. But when Filip proposes a sham marriage to ensure her safe passage across Siberia, she takes it. Neither Filip nor Nadia expect real love, not when the legion has to take over the longest railroad in the world―and then hold it against Bolshevik counterattacks, partisan sabotage, allied intrigue, and a set of brutal Siberian winters. At risk is the future of Czechoslovakia, the fate of Russia―and their hearts.

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A Waltz With Traitors by A. L. Sowards gives readers a glance at a part of WWI and Russian history that is often overlooked in modern accounts of the war. This book brings it to life in such a vivid and beautiful way that shows her love for the people and their culture in this eye-opening fictional account! Sowards knows her stuff, and it’s apparent in this historical novel about the Czechoslovak Legion and their systematic takeover of a large portion of the Trans-Siberian Railway during their time in Russia. In their valiant efforts to claim a new nation for themselves, a free country that was to be named Czechoslovakia, these brave men and their families not only overcame impossible odds but also changed the course of history in the region. We see that through the eyes of a group of men who called the Sixth Regiment home for several years during these dangerous times. A Waltz With Traitors by A. L. Sowards is different from anything I have read so far. I loved meeting these characters and seeing this time in history from a different perspective! I had not heard of the Czechoslovak Legion before reading this book and seeing a bit of their outlook on the events of the war and their journey to independence in this setting was both enlightening and fascinating! I loved Filip and Nadia from the moment they met, but I quickly fell in love with so many of these characters, and from the opening pages I knew I had found something special! This book is an emotional and heart-warming tale that is immensely entertaining and well researched concerning this powerful and revolutionary time in history. --Readers' Favorite five-star review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Covenant Communications (March 14, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 152442112X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524421120
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
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A. L. Sowards is the author of multiple historical fiction novels, with settings spanning the globe from the fourteenth to twentieth centuries. Her stories have earned a Whitney Award, several Whitney Finalists positions, and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal. She enjoys hiking and swimming, usually manages to keep up with the laundry, and loves it when someone else cooks dinner. She lives in Alaska with her husband, three children, and an ever-growing library.

For more information, please visit her website, ALSowards.com

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Beautiful historical fiction
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Beautiful historical fiction
“𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙖𝙧.”——Another enjoyable historical fiction adventure from A.L. Sowards! I can always count on Amanda to educate me on a subject I would have never otherwise considered. This story of the Czechoslovak Legion was absolutely fascinating and I loved the overall themes of found family and strength in adversity.Among the tests and trials of war was a tender love story between Nadia and Filip which came about in the unlikeliest of ways (but one of my favorites) — a marriage of convenience. Their story was a bright beacon among the harsh realities of war. I always appreciate how Amanda doesn’t shy away from the horrible atrocities brought on by war, but she does so a very respectable, non-graphic way.Nadia and Filip face everything you could imagine during a war — sometimes together and sometimes apart. I enjoyed how these trials really brought out the strength in both of them. Nadia’s character arc from aristocrat to war nurse was my absolute favorite part of this story. Her growth and resilience in the face of so much adversity was beautiful. There are also several other POVs from characters whose stories, though somewhat minor in comparison to Nadia and Filip, were still just as impactful. If you’re a fan of historical fiction and World War I history, I highly recommend this beautifully heart wrenching story.Thank you to the author for an advanced copy. My thoughts are my own.
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Lee H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Interesting!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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This was such an interesting look back into a little known part of history! I love historical fiction and this book did not disappoint!!!

There could have been some things made a little clearer at the beginning. It took like 10 chapters to figure out why they were going East across Russia to get to France! I would have appreciated if it had been made clearer near the beginning that they were planning on getting on ships to go to France after traveling to the far East part of Russia.

Other than that one small point I loved the book and stayed up all night reading!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars So good!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
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***4.5 stars***

A.L. Sowards has done it again. She has crafted an amazing book featuring a time period in history that I was not familiar with. Her attention to detail is fantastic. She also brings the characters and time to life. I quickly got into the story of Nadia, Filip, and all of their friends.

The story features a time period in Russia where the Czar has been executed and the chaos that ensues as Russians are fighting each other and a band of the Czechoslovak Legion is caught in the middle.

Filip saved Nadia when she was nearly executed by the Communist Russians. She had the "misfortune" of being born the daughter of a Baron. She is given an opportunity to escape and enters into a "fake" marriage with Filip to escape by train. The road ahead is brutal as Philip fights his way to leave Russia and Nadia learns a new way of living. I loved these two characters.

A.L. Sowards is meticulous with the events of the time period. She illustrates the brutality of war and how men treated their fellow men and women. Nadia has a particularly rough go of things. She doesn't go into detail but it is understood how badly she was abused by bandits. The events could be a trigger for those sensitive to sexual abuse and war violence.

I give this book a very high recommendation.

Source: I received a review copy and purchased my own.
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Ms. Paula F. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars A trip along the Trans Siberian Railway
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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At the top of my bucket list was to ride the Trans Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing by my 80th birthday. I turned 80 in November of 2023, but due to the war with the Ukraine, I had to give up that dream. This book took me on that trip and taught me about the Czech Legionnaires simultaneously. The love story woven into it touched my heart and kept me wanting to read more. Many thanks to A.L. Sowards for the effort to research and write this novel. It is one of my favorites.
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction Gem
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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A.L. Sowards writes captivating historical fiction and her latest novel, A Waltz With Traitors is no exception. As a writer she has the ability to transcend the reader into another time in history and allows the reader to feel as if they are watching the story play out among the characters she creates.

This particular novel takes place during WWI and centers around the Czechoslovakian Legion, a military unit that aligns themselves with the Allies. Their goal and desire for an independent Czechoslovakia gives them the courage to fight and persevere in their endeavors despite the knowledge they’re considered traitors by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Within the backdrop of WWI and the turmoil of the Russian revolution are Nadia and Filip. Nadia is a former Russian aristocrat who has experienced enough pain to last a lifetime. Filip, a former soldier and now a proud Legionnaire, feels protective of Nadia, but still longs for a free and independent country of his own. As a reader, you will delight in their story, their love and losses, as well as Nadia and Filip’s courage and tenacity. A Waltz With Traitors, by A.L. Sowards is a novel that all readers will enjoy. It’s a historical fiction gem.
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Janna Brimer
5.0 out of 5 stars I see what envy, injustice and greed for power did to Russia
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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All I knew about Russian history was what I learned from two movies; REDS and Dr Zhivago. The millions of people like the characters AL Sowards so intellectually introduced to me, were like millions of people in my own country who just want peace. They want to be proud of their country. They want to cherish their history, because we have worked hard to get better through all our conflicts. We learn from history. We want it to be passed down to our children, not destroyed by a few radicals.
This story can be relived unless the millions hold those who would corrupt our freedoms and destroy our way of life responsible for their crimes against the community. We vote to show our support or dislikes. We can and should do more. Radicals like the Bolsheviks know how to hate but they were terrible at solving problems and governing. The worst sorts of humans take advantage in times of turmoil so the worst humans gain power. People like Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, were given a window of time to rise to power by being the meanest and most corrupt. Courage of a few who were honorable and the grace of God led us through that horrid time in history that began with those rebellions in the early 1900’s. A L Sowards did a lot of research to defect the times set in her novel. I feel like I lived it so applause for the hard work and dedication to truthfully tell a tale.
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Outnumbered
4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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I enjoy reading historical fiction and A. L. Sowards writes it exceptionally well. I learned more of WWI history with this book and found a great respect for the Czechoslovakia Legion and a desire to learn more about them.
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