Publisher's Synopsis
The Waif by Nicholas Voinov is a gripping novel that follows the story of a young boy named Alexei who is abandoned by his father and left to fend for himself on the streets of St. Petersburg. As he struggles to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world, Alexei is taken in by a group of thieves who teach him the skills he needs to survive.As he grows older, Alexei becomes a skilled pickpocket and thief, but he longs for something more. When he meets a beautiful young woman named Natasha, he falls deeply in love and dreams of a life beyond the streets. But their love is threatened by the dangerous world they inhabit, and Alexei must use all of his skills to keep them both alive.As the story unfolds, we see Alexei's journey from a young and vulnerable boy to a strong and determined young man. Along the way, he must confront his past, face his fears, and make difficult choices that will determine his future.The Waif is a powerful and emotional story of love, survival, and redemption set against the backdrop of 19th century Russia. With its vivid descriptions and compelling characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers and leave them breathless until the very end.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.
