The Admiral Woman: A Tale of Mystery, Intrigue, and Courage - The Lidiya Petrova Papers

Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the mysterious world of The Admiral Woman? Brace yourself as we unveil the enigmatic story concealed within The Lidiya Petrova Papers.

Unlocking the Secrets

In a small hidden corner of the vast Russian archives, a collection of papers was discovered that has baffled historians and adventurers alike. These papers, known as The Lidiya Petrova Papers, unravel the incredible life and adventures of a remarkable woman known as The Admiral Woman. Step into her world and prepare to be mesmerized!

A Life Full of Intrigue

Lidiya Petrova, born in 1874 in St. Petersburg, led a life that defied societal norms and expectations. From an early age, she displayed remarkable intellect and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. During a time when women were discouraged from pursuing education, Lidiya attended the prestigious Naval Academy and excelled in her studies.

The Admiral's Woman (The Lidiya Petrova papers Book 2)

by Robert Hendry(Kindle Edition)

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As a result of her exceptional skills and brilliance, Lidiya became the first female admiral in Russian history. However, her trailblazing journey didn't stop there. She embarked on countless explorations, traveling the world and writing detailed accounts of her adventures.

The Perilous Journey

One of Lidiya Petrova's most renowned expeditions was her daring trip to the mysterious Terra Incognita, a mythical land hidden deep within uncharted territories. Her detailed journals vividly describe the treacherous landscapes, mythical creatures, and peculiar cultures she encountered along the way.

While uncovering these lands, she stumbled upon an ancient artifact with unimaginable powers. Bound by her sense of duty and curiosity, Lidiya resolved to protect this artifact from falling into the wrong hands. Her relentless pursuit was fueled by the desire to prevent catastrophic consequences that could result from its misuse.

The Enigma of The Petrova Papers

What makes The Lidiya Petrova Papers so fascinating is their cryptic nature. The passages often contain encrypted codes, hidden maps, and secret messages that allude to even greater mysteries lying in wait. The decipherment of these encrypted passages has become a subject of fascination for codebreakers, historians, and treasure hunters, sparking a worldwide quest for answers.

A Call to Adventure

The Admiral Woman - The Lidiya Petrova Papers is not just a collection of historical documents; it is an invitation to embark on a thrilling adventure. Join us as we journey into the unknown, decoding secret messages, analyzing cryptic passages, and unearthing the truth hidden within the pages.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of mystery, or someone seeking an extraordinary tale, The Admiral Woman - The Lidiya Petrova Papers will satisfy your cravings for excitement and discovery.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating legacy of The Admiral Woman and witness the unfolding of an unparalleled story with the power to mystify and inspire!

The Admiral's Woman (The Lidiya Petrova papers Book 2)

by Robert Hendry(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	934 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	278 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	150 pages
Item Weight	:	9.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
Paperback	:	80 pages

FREE

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Twenty-year-old Lidiya Petrova relaxes on the yacht of the C-in-C of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet in June 1982. She has been married to fifty-one year old Admiral Mikhail Petrov for just a few months. The couple are on an official inspection of the fleet. It is an idyllic life with the man who risked his career to save her from prison.

A few weeks later, the State Security Police, the dreaded KGB, arrest Petrov in their flat at Navy House in Sevastopol for alleged treason. Lidiya is thrown out on the street at 11.00pm in the clothes she is wearing.

As the wife of an alleged traitor, friends will not dare help her. She is unemployable and has just a few roubles in her handbag. As she walks away from Navy House in tears, a voice whispers to her from the bushes by the side of the road. It is her husband’s ADC. Lt Lebed. Recalling how the admiral helped him, he offers his support.

Within 24 hours, Lebed realises the hunt is now on for Lidiya herself, and that he may be under suspicion. He arranges for her to stay with Irina Ustinova, the widow of a maritime border guard officer who was killed in action defending Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the USSR in 1981. Lebed had already helped Irina, who is by now very fond of him.

Why has the admiral been arrested, and why has a massive hunt been launched for the innocent 20 year old Lidiya who can pose no possible threat to the Soviet Union? A year previously, Admiral Petrov played a key role in defeating an assassination attempt against Leonid Brezhnev. The other key figure in those dramatic events was the head of the First Chief Directorate of the KGB, General Georgi Ivanov.

With all exits from Sevastopol watched, Lidiya cannot risk the train journey to Moscow to ask Ivanov for help, so Irina Ustinova goes instead. Ivanov pulls in favours to extract Lidiya from the Crimea. In Moscow, Ivanov, Irina and Lidiya conclude that the plotters who survived the 1981 coup have some new venture in mind.

Irina’s husband died because of their actions and the timid young widow, known at school as “the Little Mouse” is burning for revenge. She demands to be allowed to infiltrate the plot at the Moscow end, as General Markov, one of the conspirators has a penchant for vulnerable young women. “Dangled” in front of Markov, Irina is soon sharing his bed, but must put up with his “theatre widow” jokes, which are particularly cruel as she is a widow.

Lidiya returns to the Crimea. She knows that if she is arrested, she will be tortured in front of Mikhail to make him confess. Both young women are risking everything, one for a husband who died a hero, the other so that a rescue mission to free her husband can be launched. Will they succeed or die?

What of the plot itself? Although Lidiya and Irina do not know it, the plotters intend to impose a new hard line regime in Moscow making the Cold War much colder. In far off Uzbekistan at a sinister chemical weapons facility a deadly poison is being developed and tested on prisoners who die in agony.

Lidiya and a handful of Spetsnaz troops loyal to the admiral battle for survival in the remote Ai Petri mountains as 10,000 troops, tracker dogs and helicopter gunships search for them. Events move to an explosive climax in Moscow, the Crimea and Uzbekistan, but will any of the courageous band in the Ai Petri range survive?

What of Irina? Frightened and alone in Moscow, everything rests on shoulders of the timid and diminutive Irina, who stands less than 1.5m tall.

Author Robert Hendry analysed events in the USSR for over thirty years, is married to a Russian girl, and writes at first hand of the fleet base in Sevastopol, the Ai Petri mountains and many other locations. He has seen Soviet military equipment in use, so writes of what he knows. Insights into the Russian character and the characters keep their spirits up with genuine humour from the Soviet, making them real personalities.