Snow-Fire: A Story of the Russian Court is a historical fiction novel written by Marguerite Cunliffe-Owen and originally published in 1910. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II and follows the life of a young woman named Xenia, who is a member of the Russian aristocracy. Xenia is raised in luxury and privilege, but she is also deeply unhappy. She longs for something more meaningful in her life and finds herself drawn to the revolutionary ideas that are spreading throughout Russia. As she becomes more involved in the political movement, she also falls in love with a young revolutionary named Ivan.Their love is complicated by the fact that they come from different social classes and have opposing political beliefs. Xenia must choose between her loyalty to her family and her love for Ivan, and her choices have far-reaching consequences for both of them.The novel also provides a glimpse into the opulent and often decadent world of the Russian court, with its lavish balls and extravagant displays of wealth. However, it also portrays the growing unrest and dissatisfaction among the Russian people, as they begin to demand greater political freedom and social justice.Snow-Fire is a compelling story of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Russian history. It offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of the complex social and political forces that shaped the country in the early 20th century.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.
