Publisher's Synopsis
A Tsar's Gratitude is a historical novel written by Frederick J. Whishaw in 1897. The book is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander II and follows the story of a young British engineer named George Sinclair, who is sent to Russia to work on a major railway project.As George works on the project, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and espionage. He finds himself caught between the Tsar's loyalists and a group of revolutionaries who are plotting to overthrow the government.Amidst all the chaos, George falls in love with a beautiful Russian woman named Olga, but their love is threatened by the dangerous political climate. As the revolutionaries' plans come to fruition, George must make a choice between his loyalty to the Tsar and his love for Olga.A Tsar's Gratitude is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous 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.