Nikolai Tolstoy

An epic novel of the life of Merlin follows the man of great powers on a remarkable journey that ends in a meeting with destiny on the hills of Dinerth, where history will take a turn

The Coming of the King

Merlino e il regno incantato

Using evidence culled from diverse and rare literary sources, the author concludes that Merlin is an authentic historical figure who, as a druid and a prophet, lived in the lowlands of Scotland during the sixth century

The Quest for Merlin

The Secret Betrayal

Leo Tolstoy

Prose translations of The Aeneid, The Georgics, and The Bucolics by Virgil (70 BCE -19 BCE).

Polikushka and Two Hussars

An array of historical and family records, portraits, and other memorials underlies an account of the family that, over four centuries, supplied Russia with statesmen, soldiers, writers, and eccentrics

Twenty-four Generations of Russian History

The Tolstoys

Tolstoy accumulated a vast collection of his stepfather's papers, correspondence, and notebooks--many of which are reproduced here--to present a complex portrait of the man considered by many to be the greatest British novelist of the 20th century.

The Making of the Novelist

Patrick O'Brian

An intimate portrait of Patrick O'Brian, written by his stepson Nikolai Tolstoy.

A Very Private Life

Stalin's Secret War

One of Adolf Hitler's most brutal and dramatic exterminations came before the Holocaust. The SA was Hitler's army of thugs, but the head of the SA, Ernst Roehm, was threatening Hitler's rule. On June 29th 1934, Hitler ordered the SA leadership to appear for a meeting at the Hotel Hanselbauer. Without warning, the SS burst in, beginning 48 hours of bloodshed in which 1000 of the leading SA, including Roehm, were rounded up and slaughtered. This murderous deed became an omen of what was to come.

Night of the Long Knives

To many, Patrick O'Brian was the greatest British novelist of the twentieth century. The fifteen volumes of the series set in the Royal Navy of the beginning of the nineteenth century and featuring Aubrey and Maturin have been hailed as 'the best historical novels ever written' by the New York Times. This volume will tell the story of O'Brian's life up to his decision to move to Collioure in the South of France. His oppressed childhood, his precocious writing success, his first marriage, divorce and name change are all dealt with. Along the way Tolstoy reveals the seeds of inspiration that one day would lead to comparisons with Jane Austen and even Homer. Nikolai Tolstoy was O'Brian's stepson and knew him better than any other person. His acquaintanceship with him lasted forty-five years during most of O'Brian's marriage to Mary Tolstoy, Nikolai's mother. Tolstoy stayed with the couple regularly at their French home and was a frequent correspondent with the reclusive and secretive author, discovering facets of his character and creative genius that he showed to no one else. Tolstoy was the sole beneficiary of his stepfather's will and is one of the Trustees of O'Brian's estate. He has unique access to letters, notebooks and photographs, which will appear in this book. As such, this will be the definitive biography of one of our literary geniuses

An intimate portrait of Patrick O’Brian, written by his stepson Nikolai Tolstoy.

Patrick O’Brian: A Very Private Life

An in-depth portrait of the British novelist best known for his naval adventure stories covers a period that includes his childhood, early writing achievements, sailing experiences, first marriage and divorce, and identity change, in an account that offers insight into the factors that inspired his literary career. 20,000 first printing.

Nikolai Tolstoy

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