Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka

by Alexandre Dumas

Set against the backdrop of Emperor Paul I's eccentric rule in Russia, 'Vaninka' is a tale of forbidden love, tragic consequences, and the corrupting influence of power. Vaninka, the daughter of a general, falls deeply in love with one of her father's officers. Their secret affair leads to a series of events that spiral out of control, culminating in murder, betrayal, and a twisted quest for justice.

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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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