The Knout - J Sadlier - Bog

""The Knout: A Tale of Poland"" is a historical fiction novel written by J. Sadlier and first published in 1884. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the life of a young Polish nobleman named Count Joseph Sobieski, who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Russian czarist regime that has occupied Poland. As the rebellion gains momentum, Joseph finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for a Russian woman, Princess Vera. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, while also providing a glimpse into the tumultuous political climate of Eastern Europe during the 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of battle scenes, political intrigue, and romantic entanglements, ""The Knout"" is a thrilling and engaging read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.