Download or read book The Secret City written by Hugh Walpole and published by McClelland and Stewart. This book was released on 1919 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based upon Walpole's experiences in Russia, 1914-1917. Set in early 20th century Russia, this novel is the story of John Durward who meets Henry Bohun when the latter lodges with Nicholas and Vera Petrovich and Vera's sister Nina. Vera encourages Bohun's interest in Nina who longs to leave home. Uncle Semyonov turns up with a sense of impending trouble, while in Petrograd (St. Petersburg, Leningrad) the revolution threatens.