Max
'Max' Summary
Max is a novel by Katherine Cecil Thurston that tells the story of a young woman named Max who is forced to flee Russia after the Revolution. Max travels to Paris, where she meets a young man named Ned. Ned is everything that Max is not: he is poor, struggling, and passionate about making a difference in the world. Max is drawn to Ned's idealism and his willingness to fight for what he believes in.
However, Max's past catches up to her when she is reunited with her former lover, Prince Alexandrovitch. Prince Alexandrovitch is a powerful man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He will destroy anyone who gets in his way, including Max.
Max must choose between her love for Ned and her need for revenge. She must decide whether she is willing to risk everything for the people she loves.
The novel is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the political turmoil of the early 20th century. Thurston does an excellent job of capturing the atmosphere of the time and the sense of uncertainty and danger that permeated society.
The characters in Max are complex and well-developed. Max is a strong and independent woman who is forced to make difficult choices. Ned is a kind and idealistic man who is willing to fight for what he believes in. Prince Alexandrovitch is a ruthless and vengeful man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Max is a story of love, loss, and revenge. It is a tale that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The novel is a powerful reminder of the importance of choosing between what is right and what is easy, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Max is a classic novel that is still relevant today. It is a story about the choices we make in life and the power of love and forgiveness.
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Katherine Cecil Thurston
Irish
Katherine Cecil Thurston (18 April 1874 – 5 September 1911) was an Irish novelist, best known for two political thrillers. Born Kathleen Annie Josephine Madden at 14, Bridge Street, Cork, Irelan...
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