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100 1 _aDanilevskii, G. P.
_q(Grigorii Petrovich),
_d1829-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Princess Tarakanova: A Dark Chapter of Russian History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-23
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Princess Tarakanova: A Dark Chapter of Russian History" by G. P. Danilevskii is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic figure of Princess Tarakanova, who may be a pretender to the Russian throne, and her interactions with various historical figures, including Count Orloff, amidst the political turmoil of the era. This novel is rooted in actual events, reflecting the complex historical landscape of Russia during the time of Empress Ekaterina II. The opening of the story introduces Pavel Konsov, a lieutenant in the Russian navy, who recounts his harrowing experiences during a storm at sea and his subsequent captivity in the Ottoman Empire. He reflects on his love for Irena, his lost childhood, and his quest for freedom. As he's imprisoned in a mosque, he learns about the mysterious Princess Tarakanova and her claims to royal blood. The narrative unfolds as Konsov grapples with his past and the political machinations surrounding him, ultimately culminating in his decision to aid the Princess. The opening sets a tone of uncertainty and intrigue, laying the groundwork for the intertwining tales of love, captivity, and the struggle for power in a tumultuous period of Russian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTarakanova, Elizaveta, 1745-1775 -- Fiction
700 1 _aMouchanoff, Ida de
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53580
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