A Boyar Of The Terrible

""A Boyar of the Terrible"" is a historical romance novel written by Frederick Whishaw and first published in 1896. The story is set in the court of Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia, during the 16th century. The protagonist of the novel is a boyar named Boris, who is a trusted advisor to the Tsar. Boris is a loyal servant of Ivan, but he is also secretly in love with the Tsar's daughter, Maria. However, their love is forbidden, and Boris must navigate the treacherous court politics and power struggles to keep their relationship a secret. The novel depicts the harsh and brutal life at the court of Ivan the Terrible, where betrayal and violence are commonplace. It also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of adversity. With its vivid descriptions of the court and its characters, ""A Boyar of the Terrible"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Russian history and culture.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.