The Stormy Petrel: An Historical Romance (1892)

by John Bowles

Book Overview

The Stormy Petrel is an historical romance novel written by John Bowles and originally published in 1892. The story is set in the mid-18th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish nobleman named Sir John Seton who is sent to Russia on a diplomatic mission. While in Russia, Seton becomes embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy involving the Empress Elizabeth and her successor, Peter III.As Seton navigates the treacherous political landscape of Russia, he also finds himself falling in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Olga. Together, they must navigate the dangerous waters of court intrigue and betrayal in order to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and protect their love.The Stormy Petrel is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 18th century Russia. Bowles' vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Russia bring the story to life, and his characters are richly drawn and complex. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163981559
• ISBN13: 9781163981559
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"