Publisher's Synopsis
""The Orphan of Novogorod: An Illyrian Tale"" is a novel written by an ex-officer of the British Commissariat in 1841. The story is set in the city of Novogorod, which is located in the Illyrian region. The protagonist of the story is an orphan named Ivan, who is taken in by a wealthy merchant. Ivan grows up to become a successful businessman, but he is haunted by the memory of his mother's death and his father's disappearance. As he tries to uncover the truth about his past, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society and a powerful nobleman. Along the way, Ivan falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Milena, but their romance is threatened by the machinations of those who seek to destroy him. Will Ivan be able to uncover the truth about his past and protect the woman he loves, or will he fall victim to the forces working against him? ""The Orphan of Novogorod"" is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a fascinating and exotic world.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.