""By Neva's Waters"" is a historical fiction novel written by John R. Carling and published in 1907. The book is set during the reign of Alexander the First, the Czar of All the Russians, and follows the story of a young Englishman named Jack Bevan who travels to Russia as a spy. Jack is tasked with uncovering a secret plot against the czar, but he soon finds himself caught up in a web of political intrigue and romance. Along the way, Jack meets a...