Publisher's Synopsis
The Waif by Nicholas Voinov is a compelling novel that follows the story of a young boy named Alexei, who is orphaned and left to fend for himself on the streets of St. Petersburg in the early 1900s. Alexei is forced to resort to stealing and begging in order to survive, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is taken in by a wealthy family who offer him a chance at a better life.As Alexei adapts to his new surroundings, he discovers that the family has a dark secret that threatens to tear them apart. He also falls in love with the family's daughter, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of her parents.Throughout the novel, Voinov expertly weaves together themes of love, class, and societal expectations, creating a rich and complex story that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. The Waif is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, or tales of perseverance in the face of adversity.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.
