Title: Sunstroke
Description: In 1920, during the final days of Imperial Russia, the Communist revolution is underway. The last soldiers loyal to the Tsar are held in a prison camp awaiting Moscow's decision regarding their fate. The Lieutenant recalls his encounter, years before, with a beautiful and enigmatic woman. During the course of a steamboat journey, their paths crossed briefly. The Woman was married, and the Lieutenant engaged, but despite every obstacle, the attraction was overpowering.
Subjects: Prisoners of war, Drama, Man-woman relationships, Revolution (Soviet Union : 1917-1921) fast (OCoLC)fst01907572, History
Places: Russia (Federation), Moscow, Soviet Union
Time periods: Revolution, 1917-1921