Publisher's Synopsis
The Orphan of Novogorod: An Illyrian Tale is a novel written by An Ex-Officer British Commissariat and published in 1841. The story is set in the city of Novogorod, which is located in Illyria, a region in southeastern Europe. The main character of the story is a young orphan named Ivan, who is taken in by a wealthy merchant after the death of his parents. As Ivan grows up, he becomes a skilled craftsman and falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Tatiana. However, their love is forbidden by the merchant, who wants his daughter to marry a wealthy nobleman. Ivan is heartbroken and decides to leave Novogorod to seek his fortune elsewhere. During his travels, Ivan encounters a band of robbers who are terrorizing the countryside. He joins forces with a group of local villagers to defeat the robbers and becomes a hero in the eyes of the people. Meanwhile, Tatiana's father has fallen on hard times and is forced to sell his estate. Tatiana is also forced to marry the wealthy nobleman, but she is unhappy and longs for Ivan. Eventually, Ivan returns to Novogorod and rescues Tatiana from her unhappy marriage. The two lovers are reunited and live happily ever after. The Orphan of Novogorod: An Illyrian Tale is a classic tale of love, adventure, and heroism. It is a timeless story that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a beloved work of fiction.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.
