Vera: Or The Russian Princess And The English Earl (1871)

By Charlotte Louisa Hawkins Dempster

Book Overview

Vera: Or The Russian Princess And The English Earl is a novel written by Charlotte Louisa Hawkins Dempster and published in 1871. The story revolves around the titular character, Vera, who is a Russian princess. She falls in love with an English earl named Lord Delamere, and the two embark on a romantic journey that takes them across Europe.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences. Vera is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who challenges the conventions of her time, while Lord Delamere is a nobleman who is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Vera.The novel is also notable for its portrayal of Russia and the Russian aristocracy, as well as for its depiction of the English upper class. The author's detailed descriptions of the characters and their surroundings make for a vivid and engaging read.Overall, Vera: Or The Russian Princess And The English Earl is a compelling historical romance that transports readers to a bygone era of elegance and intrigue.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: 1104520567
• ISBN13: 9781104520564
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"