Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka
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In the tumultuous court of Emperor Paul I of Russia, Vaninka, the daughter of a general, finds herself torn between her duty to her family and her forbidden love for Anatole, one of her father's officers. Their secret affair sets in motion a chain of events that culminates in tragedy, as Anatole is falsely accused of murder and Vaninka's desperate attempts to save him only lead to her own downfall. Dumas' vivid storytelling and exploration of the themes of love, betrayal, and justice make 'Vaninka' a gripping and unforgettable tale.Book Details
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Alexandre Dumas
France
Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totalled 100,000 pages. In the...
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