The Tsar's Window (1886)

By Lucy Hamilton Hooper

Book Overview

The Tsar's Window is a historical fiction novel written by Lucy Hamilton Hooper and originally published in 1886. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander II and follows the life of a young American woman named Marya, who travels to Russia to visit her brother who is working as a journalist in Saint Petersburg.While in Russia, Marya becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the time, including the rise of revolutionary movements and the assassination of Tsar Alexander II. She also falls in love with a Russian nobleman named Prince Andrey, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the political tensions surrounding them.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and political upheaval, as well as the clash of cultures between America and Russia. Hooper's vivid descriptions of Russian society and the political climate of the time provide readers with a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Russian history.Overall, The Tsar's Window is a gripping and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in Russian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163901911
• ISBN13: 9781163901915
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"