A Boyar of the Terrible: A Romance of the Court of Ivan the Cruel, First Tsar of Russia (1896)

""A Boyar of the Terrible"" is a historical romance novel set in the court of Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia. Written by Frederick Whishaw and published in 1896, the book follows the story of a boyar, or nobleman, named Michael Strogoff, who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Sophia. However, their love is threatened by the cruel and unpredictable Ivan, who is known for his violent outbursts and ruthless treatment of his subjects. As Michael navigates the treacherous political landscape of Ivan's court, he must also contend with his own conflicted feelings towards the Tsar and his loyalty to his country. With vivid descriptions of the opulent court and its inhabitants, ""A Boyar of the Terrible"" offers a thrilling glimpse into one of the most fascinating periods of 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.