This novel tells the story of two young women, one English and one Russian, who become friends despite their cultural differences and the political tensions between their countries. Set during the Crimean War, the novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, this book is a timeless classic of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.