Lenin's Mistress: The Life of Inessa Armand

Behind every revolution, there are untold stories—and Inessa Armand's is extraordinary. A passionate revolutionary, feminist, and Lenin's closest confidante (and likely lover), Inessa shaped Bolshevik history while navigating impossible personal and political terrain. This biography illuminates a woman who refused to be a footnote, revealing the intimate human drama behind the grand sweep of Russian history. Perfect for readers who love political biographies that centre remarkable women often written out of the narrative.