Publisher's Synopsis
The Waif is a novel written by Nicholas Voinov. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Alexei, who is orphaned at a young age and left to fend for himself on the streets of St. Petersburg, Russia. Alexei is forced to resort to thievery and other illegal activities to survive, but his luck changes when he is taken in by a wealthy nobleman named Dmitry.Under Dmitry's care, Alexei is given a new life of luxury and education, but he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings and the expectations of his benefactor. As he grows older, Alexei becomes increasingly aware of the class divide between himself and Dmitry, and he begins to question whether he truly belongs in this new world.The Waif is a tale of survival and redemption, exploring themes of identity, class, and the human capacity for change. With vivid descriptions of 19th-century Russia and a cast of complex, well-developed characters, this novel is a gripping and thought-provoking read.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.
