By Neva's waters : Being an episode in the secret history of Alexander the…
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"By Neva's Waters: Being an Episode in the Secret History of Alexander the First, Czar of All the Russias" by John R. Carling is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the beginning of the 19th century, following the life and adventures of Viscount Wilfrid Courtenay, an English gentleman with a chivalrous spirit reminiscent of the Middle Ages. The narrative explores themes of romance, intrigue,
and political maneuvering within the context of Russian history, particularly concerning the enigmatic figure of Czar Alexander I. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a grand ball held at the Royal Palace in Berlin, where Wilfrid Courtenay engages in spirited discussions about political tensions in Europe. Here, he is reunited with his friend, Prince Serge Ouvaroff, who is troubled by a family secret. The plot thickens as Count Baranoff, a Russian envoy, presents an outrageous proposal involving a beautiful princess of noble lineage, whom he wishes to compromise for his political gain. As Wilfrid grapples with the morality of Baranoff's proposition and reflects on his growing feelings for the princess, the stage is set for a tale filled with romantic intrigue and danger, as he prepares to navigate a world where love and honor clash with the harsh reality of political machinations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carling, John R. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07021539 |
| Title | By Neva's waters : Being an episode in the secret history of Alexander the First, Czar of all the Russias |
| Original Publication | Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1907. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74736 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74736-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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