Part I: Russia. Before the flood -- War, 1914-1918 -- Civil war, 1918-1920 -- Hay for butter, 1920-1924 -- Opening the way -- Even the strong wept. Part II: Canada. The great lone land -- To be at home somewhere, 1926-1930 -- Boiled apple peels, 1930-1934 -- Russian thistle and relief, 1934-1939 -- The door closes -- British subjects and aliens -- Farms, schools, and neighbours -- Finding our feet, 1936-1946 -- Exile and dispersal -- Consort -- A nightmare from the past.