Based on actual historical events, Zhanna the Battalion Soldier is an intense, emotionally charged novel set against the turmoil of World War I and the revolution in the Russian empire. Zhanna, a beautiful and captivating young woman, romanticises war, seeing herself as a modern Joan of Arc, destined to defend her homeland. But what is homeland, and who decides its fate? As she fights alongside women of all walks of life—prostitutes, war widows, and more—Zhanna is forced to confront the harsh realities of the front life, far from the heroic ideals she once imagined. By her side is her loyal, or not so much, cat, whom she takes to the front, a silent companion amidst the chaos.Though many men fall in love with her, one, driven by jealousy and desire, manipulates his power to send his rivals to their deaths, embodying the darkest aspects of human nature. Another of Zhanna’s suitors, Stefan Boyko, sees war not through romantic ideals but as a fight for Ukraine’s liberation. His deep resentment toward Russia for its long-standing oppression fuels his determination to dismantle the powers that have suppressed his homeland.In this gripping story of courage, betrayal, and self-discovery, Zhanna the Battalion Soldier explores the depths of human nature as revolution reshapes the world around them and Ukraine fights to regain its independence.