The Tsar's Window (Classic Reprint)

Lucy Hamilton Hooper

ISBN 10: 1330902394 / ISBN 13: 9781330902394

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a collection of journal entries and letters by three American women who traveled to Russia in the late 1870s. The women, sisters Grace and Dorris, and their cousin Judith, provide a unique glimpse into Russian life during a period of political and social change. Dorris's keen observations and witty commentary on Russian customs and society are particularly insightful. The letters from Grace and Judith offer a more personal perspective on their experiences, including their impressions of the Russian royal family and their encounters with famous Russian artists and intellectuals. Together, these writings provide a fascinating and nuanced portrait of a country on the cusp of transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330902394_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tsar's Window (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330902394
• ISBN 13: 9781330902394
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Step into a vivid 19th‑century village of power, art, and romance as a woman travels through imperial Russia. The Tsar's Window follows Dorris and her companions through diaries, letters, and dramatic social scenes that illuminate a world of courtship, intrigue, and distant shores.

Set against bustling cities, snowbound journeys, and grand palaces, this historical novel folds personal longing into a sweeping panorama of life at the Russian court. Readers will meet accompanied characters, navigate high‑stakes conversations, and witness the tension between ambition, affection, and duty.

What you’ll experience
- A rich mix of journal entries and letters that reveal character, mood, and motive
- Lively scenes from salons, balls, and travel across Europe and Russia
- Romantic complications set against the backdrop of imperial ceremony and intrigue
- Vivid descriptions of travel, fashion, and social dynamics in a bygone era

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong storytelling, vivid settings, and a focus on personal relationships within grand social stages.