The Muse in a Time of Madness by Francis M. Flavin Genre: Historical Fiction ISBN: 9798891322981 Print Length: 292 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka The Muse in a Time of Madness marks the begin… Read on blog or Reader Independent Book Review Read on blog or Reader Book Review: The Muse in a Time of Madness By IndieBookView on August 21, 2024 The Muse in a Time of Madness by Francis M. Flavin Genre: Historical Fiction ISBN: 9798891322981 Print Length: 292 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka The Muse in a Time of Madness marks the beginning of the brutal reign of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.  Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1570 sack of Novgorod, the narrative thrusts readers into chaos as Petr Safronov, a talented artist, unexpectedly becomes a leader. Alongside his sister and the brother of her deceased fiancé, Petr navigates a perilous exodus into the uncharted wilderness beyond the Urals. Their odyssey is filled with internal discord—jealousy, forbidden love, and betrayal—amidst external threats like the merciless agents of Ivan's ruthless regime. Guided by Petr's mystical Muse and the radical monk Father Timoshka Ivanov, the survivors confront the complexities of Russian society, torn by political intrigue, religious tension, economic stress, and ecological challenges. Continue reading Comment

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