Push Not the River

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Set in late 1700s Poland, this panoramic and epic novel tells the story of Lady Anna Maria Berezowska, who loses her parents at seventeen and must leave her home amid the turmoil of a nation facing invasion and division. As Russian armies advance, Anna is thrust into a world filled with love, betrayal, loyalty, and treachery. Her new guardian, Aunt Stella, embodies Poland's spirit but cannot shield Anna from the uncertain future ahead. Seeking solace, Anna finds love with Jan, a brave patriot, unaware that her cousin Zofia harbors jealousy and sinister intentions toward him. As tragic events unfold, many instigated by Zofia, Anna evolves from a sheltered girl into a resilient woman determined to embrace her destiny for love and country. Inspired by her father's proud legacy, she becomes a key figure in the struggle against the forces threatening to partition Poland. Drawing on the true diary of Anna Maria Berezowska, a Polish countess who witnessed the rise and fall of the Third of May Constitution, this vivid and thrilling narrative captures the emotional journey of a nation and a young woman’s metamorphosis amid heartache and hope.