Publication Date: June 5, 2023
1956 Love & Revolution
What would you do for your country?
In 1955, a group of uncommon people meet by chance. During the final year of Rákosi’s iron fist rule, Imre Nagy’s reforms are repealed, plunging Hungary back into economic ruin.
A university student, a cleaner, a Hungarian soldier and several others find themselves drawn toward each other as their love for their country is tested. In the fall of 1956, political strife deepens as the students begin demanding reform.
How far will they go to save Hungary?
Well-researched, politically charged and fast-paced, 1956 Love & Revolution will lure you into the lives of everyday Hungarians who risked everything for their country.
Life in Hungary in the aftermath of World War II unfolds through a fictional tale filled with love and patriotism in 1956 Love & Revolution.
Author J. A. Boulet pulls from historical events to showcase two main characters who share a strong connection but face a number of barriers.
Elona’s fall into poverty is tied to her reporter father being arrested. Stuck in an unhappy marriage, she works as a cleaner. A chance encounter with Lieutenant Laszlo creates a spark of attraction.
Repeated encounters between the two, while within the boundaries of Elona’s marriage, play out against a backdrop of revolution as political changes in the Soviet Union sweep across Eastern Europe.
As the Hungarian Revolution heats up, the chance for a new life in Canada is within reach for the couple. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to escape. I liked that the author alternated the focus of the storyline from the main characters to the political climate so I could get a feel for what was happening during this time period.
1956 Love & Revolution sheds light on a pivotal point in history for Hungary, emphasizing the sacrifices made to ensure a better future.
J. A. Boulet is the passionate author of five historical fiction novels. Her newest novel, 1956 Love & Revolution, is a chilling standalone book about the 1956 Hungarian uprising. A highly anticipated release scheduled for June 5, 2023, this is a book that the author holds close to her heart.
J. A. Boulet was raised in the aftermath of the Hungarian Revolution. Her father was a Hungarian soldier who fought bravely during the 1956 uprising. He escaped and was granted asylum in Canada. Ms. Boulet’s mother also fled from the revolution shortly after. The couple met, fell in love and built a family in Saskatchewan.
J. A. Boulet was born decades later. Raised in a refugee family with strong morals has provided J. A. with the foundation to which she has stood behind all her life. Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one to two books annually. She writes with an unsettling realism, grabbing your emotions and refusing to let go. 1956 Love & Revolution is a book you won’t be able to put down.
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Thank you so much for the five stars and the wonderful review!! I’m so happy you loved the book. The Hungarian Revolution played an important pivotal role in the fight against extreme Communism. Elona and Laszlo are fictional but represent soooo many Hungarians stories These people were everyday heroes.
Sounds like a great book.