The empress' gift : the Volga frontier
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Molena, GA : Rowe Publishing, 2022.
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LC Subjects
Action and adventure fiction
Historical fiction
CATHERINE II, EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, 1729-1796
FICTION / Cultural Heritage
FICTION / Family / Siblings.
Historic romance fiction
Immigrants -- Fiction
Nomads -- Fiction.
Pioneers -- Fiction.
Russians -- Fiction.
Thieves - Fiction.
Volga River Region (Russia) -- Fiction. -- History
Historical fiction
CATHERINE II, EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, 1729-1796
FICTION / Cultural Heritage
FICTION / Family / Siblings.
Historic romance fiction
Immigrants -- Fiction
Nomads -- Fiction.
Pioneers -- Fiction.
Russians -- Fiction.
Thieves - Fiction.
Volga River Region (Russia) -- Fiction. -- History
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Published
Molena, GA : Rowe Publishing, 2022.
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Book
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417 pages : 23 cm.
Language
English
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Powerful motives drive Lady Amila and two serfs-siblings Rein and Eva-to forge an unlikely alliance and join the first German emigrants. Following a perilous escape and year-long journey, they learn the true intent of the Empress' Gift. To survive, the naïve trio and fellow colonists must utilize keen instincts and rapidly develop new skills to fight powerful enemies determined to see them fail.
Sparks fly as the intense drama unfolds. The pioneers must outwit a corrupt Russian bureaucracy, marauding forest thieves, nomadic raiders, and a ruthless Count-all the while battling merciless forces of nature. Yet, equally daunting for Amila and Rein are struggles that come from within.
Told by multiple characters and supported by a vivid cast, the thoroughly-researched novel chronicles the unflinching resolve of pioneers seeking freedom from oppression for themselves and future generations. Debut author Ellen Laubhan draws from her ancestral roots to tell the story, which will appeal to millions of Volga German descendants living in the United States, as well as fans of authentic historical fiction worldwide.
Fall 1763: St. Petersburg, Russia: "Lady Amila studied the beaming faces of her fellow colonists gazing transfixed as Empress Catherine addressed the first emigrants. Swathed in hope and bound by the belief that a better life beckoned, they listened, mesmerized by the queen's every word. Then, with a raise of the empress' hand, servants opened baskets and threw handfuls of rubles over the emigrants' heads. As the paper currency rained down, the astonished colonists hurried to collect their share. Roars of gratitude shattered the silence. Standing apart, Amila reeled as the disturbance sent birds careening from the nearby trees."
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(2022). The empress' gift: the Volga frontier . Rowe Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)2022. The Empress' Gift: The Volga Frontier. Rowe Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)The Empress' Gift: The Volga Frontier Rowe Publishing, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)The Empress' Gift: The Volga Frontier Rowe Publishing, 2022.
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