During the Russian Revolution, a peasant and a factory worker join forces to lead a strike, but must confront their loyalty to their families when they discover their loved ones are loyalists to the Tsarist regime.
Protagonist: A peasant who becomes involved in the Bolshevik movement; Deuteragonist: A factory worker who joins forces with the protagonist to fight for workers' rights.
The protagonist and deuteragonist join forces to organize a strike at a factory, leading to a violent confrontation with the Tsarist forces and solidifying their commitment to the Bolshevik cause.
The novel ends with the protagonist and deuteragonist successfully leading the factory workers in their strike, gaining attention and support for the Bolshevik cause. The violent confrontation with the Tsarist forces only strengthens their resolve, and they become key figures in the revolution, ultimately contributing to the overthrow of the Tsarist regime.
Twist: The protagonist and deuteragonist discover that their families are loyalists to the Tsarist regime, forcing them to choose between their cause and their loved ones. This internal conflict adds depth and complexity to their characters, making their triumph in the revolution even more compelling.