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Taylor, Mary Imlay
1878
1938
Taylor, M. Imlay (Mary Imlay)
03007160
The rebellion of the Princess
$aUnited States :$bMcCLure, Phillips & Co., $c1903.
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"The Rebellion of the Princess" by Mary Imlay Taylor is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely explores themes of intrigue, power struggles, and romance beneath the backdrop of 17th-century Russia, particularly focusing on the political landscape surrounding the ascension of Peter the Great. At the center of the tale is the captivating Princess Daria, whose beauty and defiance may play a crucial role in the unfolding drama. The opening of the story introduces us to a lively scene in a Moscow palace yard, where a major-domo's cruel reprimand of a serf is interrupted by the antics of a dwarf who cleverly mocks the steward. This chaotic but vivid ambiance sets the tone for the main character, Jéhan de Marle, a French nobleman who finds himself in Moscow under the guise of an apprentice goldsmith. With a recent past marked by trouble at the French court, Jéhan's boredom soon turns into intrigue when he encounters the spirited Princess Daria incognito, engaging him in a dangerous game that intertwines with the rising tensions of court politics amidst the looming rebellion of the Streltsi. As the story unfolds, hints of deeper motivations and political machinations suggest a tale ripe with both personal and historical conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Love stories
Adventure stories
French -- Russia -- Fiction
Russia -- Court and courtiers -- Fiction
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