Set in the tumultuous years leading up to the Russian Revolution, this gripping novel follows the fortunes of a young doctor whose life is turned upside down by the forces of history and fate. From his idyllic childhood in the countryside to his harrowing experiences on the front lines of World War I, from his passionate love affairs with two very different women to his fateful encounters with revolutionary politics, the hero of this novel grapples with the deepest questions of identity, morality, and freedom. Written with vivid prose, deep insight, and unfailing sympathy, In Bonds is a tour de force of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.