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100	1		_aBriggs, Olive M. _q(Olive Mary), _d1873-
245	1	4	_aThe Black Cross
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-04-30
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Black Cross" by Olive M. Briggs is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set in St. Petersburg during a politically charged atmosphere where social injustices are rampant. It follows the story of Velasco, a talented violinist on the cusp of fame, as he navigates the intertwining worlds of art, revolution, and personal dilemmas. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of a snowy night in St. Petersburg, where the Mariínski Theatre is filled with anticipation for the performance of the celebrated violinist Velasco. The scene is filled with wealthy spectators murmuring about the artist, while the narrative hints at a looming conflict involving political unrest and an impending danger. A chance encounter occurs between Velasco and a vexed older man after a sleigh accident, leading to a tense moment that foreshadows deeper engagements with themes of anarchism and rebellion. As the crowd becomes enthralled by his performance, Velasco receives a mysterious note from Kaya, which introduces a personal crisis and intertwines his fate with the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary activities happening in the city. This opening presents both the charm of Velasco's artistic world and the grim realities of the society around him, setting the stage for conflict and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLove stories
653			_aMusicians -- Fiction
653			_aSecret societies -- Fiction
700	1		_aIvanowski, Sigismond de, _d1875-1944
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21259
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