Publisher's Synopsis
The Black Terror: A Romance of Russia is a historical novel written by John Kirkwood Leys and published in 1900. The story is set in Russia during the 18th century and follows the life of Prince Ivan, a young nobleman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy against the ruling Tsar. As Ivan navigates through the treacherous world of Russian politics, he finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman known only as the Black Terror, who is rumored to be a deadly assassin. Together, they must navigate a web of intrigue and betrayal in order to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and save their country from chaos. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of Russian society, including its customs, traditions, and political landscape. It is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in Russian history.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.
