The Journeys of Socrates

Set in nineteenth-century Tsarist Russia, this compelling novel follows the journey of Sergei Ivanov, an orphan with Jewish and Cossack roots, as he navigates a perilous world from a military academy to America. A story of courage, love, and self-discovery, it explores how a boy transforms into a warrior and finds inner peace. This captivating tale reveals the origins of the legendary peaceful warrior who has inspired millions worldwide.