Tsars Woman
Tsars Woman
ISBN: 9780312821920
定价: 140.00
内容简介
The story of Marfa, the peasant girl who
grows up to become Catherine the First,
Empress of Russia, is a fascinating tale that
proves once again that truth is often stranger
than fiction. Established (and best-selling)
novelist Pamela ttill tells, with engaging
sincerity and historical accuracy, how this
lovely and forthright young woman wins the
heart and devotion of the eccentric Tsar.
Born into poverty, young Marfa soon learns
the value of hard work and dedication. She is
raised by a poor but charitable village pastor,
and as she gets older, she realizes she can no
longer be a burden to his kindness and must
somehow make her own way in the world. Her
escape colnes from all unexpected source--a
boorish Russian soldier, passing through town
on a bloody war campaign, is captivat, lbv her
beauty and startling ingenuity, and hc takes her
with him to Tsar Peter s court.
When Marfa meets the Tsar, her unde-
manding comfort and gentle ways win his
attcntion, and a lifelong love is, born.